Finance - Analytics Finance - Associate at AQR Capital Management

Bengaluru Full-timeFinancePosted about 1 month ago

About the Role

About AQR Capital Management  AQR is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by seeking to filter out market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Underpinning this philosophy is an unrelenting commitment to excellence in technology — powering our insights and analysis. This unique combination has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies since 1998. AQR takes a systematic, research-driven approach, applying quantitative tools to process fundamental information and manage risk. Our clients include institutional investors, such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and sovereign wealth funds, as well as financial advisors.   The Team  The Distribution Analytics team in the Finance organization is responsible for supplying data-driven insights that support the firm’s global distribution efforts. You will work closely with the Business Development team, the Distribution Analytics function, and the Data Engineering team to deliver high-impact analytics, build dashboards and ensure the integrity of our CRM/distribution data.    Your Role  In this position you will:  <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Develop, deliver and maintain ad-hoc and periodic tactical and strategic analytics/reports to support Business Development and distribution channels. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Use SQL (and other query tools) to extract, manipulate and analyze data. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with the CRM system to produce reports and monitor data quality (e.g., completeness, consistency, accuracy of sales/distribution records). </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Work with Data Engineering to recommend and implement improvements to data pipelines, ETL processes and dashboards. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Create front-end visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Power BI or MicroStrategy, translating business needs into clear visual insights. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations and communicate results </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Operate in a fast-paced global environment, helping to ensure our distribution data is fit for purpose and supports the sales organization effectively. </li> </ul>   What You’ll Bring  Required: <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline—e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Strong proficiency in SQL: ability to extract, analyze and transform data. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated ability to take raw data, find patterns/trends, and produce meaningful reports. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. </li> </ul> Preferred:  <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Experience working with Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) reporting and/or data model. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Experience building dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, MicroStrategy or comparable BI tools. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Experience in data quality / data governance / data stewardship frameworks. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Prior exposure to distribution analytics, sales data, or financial services/asset management context. </li> </ul>   Who You Are  <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">You are a thoughtful, collaborative individual who thrives in a high-intellect, fast-moving environment. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">You commit to integrity, clarity and openness in your work. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">You are motivated by turning data into actionable insights. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">You believe that strong analytics and clean data are crucial to business success. </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">You are eager to learn, adapt and grow, recognizing that innovation may come from anyone at AQR </li> </ul>

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