AQR - Business Analyst

About AQR Capital India:
AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application.
We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing.
By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.
At AQR India, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth.
We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption.
We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.
Your Role:

- Design and assemble source data sets for the systems and processes used in the control framework related to portfolio and trading management
- Create functional requirements, specifications, and designs for software solutions that are used in these control processes
- Perform quantitative analysis on and calculate inputs into the control processes
- Partnering with software engineers to develop software, as well as perform your own engineering to craft solutions
- Coordinate data and system interrelationships with other teams, departments and external parties
- Function as an integrator between business needs and technology solutions
What You'll Bring?
- B.S (Math, Science, and Finance focuses helpful) and a minimum of 3-6 years professional experience
- Knowledge of both investment management industry and business process
- Strong finance fundamentals and knowledge of financial markets
- Thorough understanding of computer programming and data manipulation, programming skills are helpful
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, the Bloomberg Terminal, and Tableau
- Experience with investment guideline monitoring tools and systems for monitoring position limits is a significant plus
Who You Are?
- Intelligent, energetic and goal-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to confidently collaborate with various departments within the firm
- A self-starter with the ability to follow through and complete tasks in a highly intellectual, collaborative environment
- Digest complex concepts into clear and concise recommendations and actions
- Enjoy solving complex problems and taking on challenges
- Excited by continuous improvements and learning