Vice President Business Development - Hong Kong at AQR Capital Management

<p><strong>The Team</strong></p> <p>AQR is seeking an experienced client-facing professional to join our Business Development Team in Hong Kong with the goal of expanding AQR’s relationships with regional and global Private Banks throughout Asia. AQR clients include Wealth &amp; Private Bank partners as well as a cross-section of the world’s largest institutional investors, including public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and foundations and endowments.</p> <p>The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of our products and communicate investment strategy and performance to distribution partners throughout Asia.&nbsp; Close collaboration with Hong Kong colleagues and with AQR’s global research, portfolio management, business development and client service teams will be necessary to ensure a high level of service to investors.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Your Role</strong></p> <ul> <li>Identify, cultivate, and develop new business opportunities across wealth management firms, private banks, and other intermediary distribution channels in Asia.</li> <li>Serve as a key point of contact for existing distribution partners and provide after-sales service to help drive strong client retention and relationship expansion.</li> <li>Engage in direct verbal, written and interpersonal communication with clients and colleagues to confidently articulate and communicate ideas, portfolio updates, and other relevant information.</li> <li>Develop in-depth knowledge of AQR’s investment strategies; speak confidently and credibly across a wide range of strategies and products.</li> <li>Maintain highly consultative and solutions-based discussions with existing and prospective clients; serve as a strategic advisor in communicating our product offerings while addressing broader asset allocation needs.</li> <li>Significant involvement in business strategy including new product development and new business lines.</li> <li>Monitor and understand industry trends; proactively leverage internal resources to stay top of mind and relevant with investors.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will be an experienced client-facing professional or product specialist with a minimum of seven to ten years’ experience working for a private bank, wealth manager, or investment management firm.</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree: concentrations in Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Business preferred; advanced degree is a plus.</li> <li>Established network within the wealth management and private banking ecosystem.</li> <li>5–10 years of proven success raising assets and achieving fundraising targets across wealth management and intermediary channels in Asia, with demonstrated excellence in client retention, relationship development, and high-quality post-sale client servicing.</li> <li>Experience with a diverse suite of products, including equities and liquid alternatives (hedge funds). Familiar with a range of investment approaches, including quantitative/systematic approaches.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to build and manage client relationships and originate new business opportunities.</li> <li>Strong commercial acumen with a disciplined, process-oriented approach to pipeline management.</li> <li>Technical grounding in investment strategies and portfolio construction; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.</li> <li>Team-oriented professional with a collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationships.</li> <li>Knowledge of finance and the investment management industry.</li> <li>Business fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken) is required.</li> <li>Experience at global private bank(s) preferred.</li> <li>Based in Hong Kong.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly collaborative; thrives in a high functioning team-oriented environment</li> <li>A great listener with the capacity to understand and empathize with the audience</li> <li>Intellectually curious with innovative, intuitive and creative ideas</li> <li>Adaptable – intellectually sharp, decisive and agile; able to thrive in a dynamic environment with sound judgment</li> <li>Entrepreneurial, resourceful and driven</li> <li>Presents and communicates with maturity, credibility and clarity. Superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li> <li>Articulate, with the ability to develop and leverage relationships across a wide range of professionals</li> </ul>