2026 Market Risk Analyst

AQR Capital Management

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, 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.

The Team

AQR's Risk Management team has direct responsibility for monitoring and managing market, liquidity, credit, model and operational risk exposures of firm-managed investments. The team performs a wide range of primary and macro driven research, including stress testing, scenario analysis, and hedging methodologies. The risk department works closely with the firm's many portfolio managers, researchers and traders across macro, equity, credit and derivatives markets in order to holistically manage the firm's risks.

Your Role

Analysts will contribute to a variety of the Risk team's functions and gain practical experience in managing market risks. The role will include research and development of risk methodologies, conducting quantitative investigations and providing ongoing support to risk managers.

Responsibilities include :

• Gain exposure to the many types of market and liquidity risks when managing investment strategies and partner with a seasoned risk manager on a series of varied analytics.
• Incorporate the outcomes of successful research to develop methodologies for risk management, and improve existing ones
• Provide quantitative support to risk managers, including monitoring of investment risk and market risk measures, across portfolios and asset classes
• Support daily risk processes, including active risk management as well as limits monitoring and related escalation procedures
• Participate in new projects, client development initiatives, and ad-hoc activities

What You'll Bring

Who You Are

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO / VET / DISABILITY