2027 Trading Summer Analyst
On-siteGreenwich, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Analyze trading costs, market structure, and liquidity across asset classes while exploring how macroeconomic events, earnings, and geopolitical developments impact prices. Build analytical tools and perform research to improve execution and trading decisions by working with large datasets to identify patterns, test hypotheses, and generate actionable insights. Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, researchers, and technologists on projects spanning the investment process to help improve systematic strategy execution. This 10-week summer program includes over 40 hours of educational, skill-building, and networking events within AQR's Quanta Academy curriculum.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
- Are fascinated by global markets and naturally follow financial, economic, and geopolitical developments
- Enjoy understanding why markets move and how news is reflected in prices, volatility, and liquidity
- Have a genuine interest in market structure, trading, and liquidity across multiple asset classes
- Are collaborative team players who communicate well, ask thoughtful questions, and enjoy learning from others
- Believe the best answers come from data
- Are motivated by finding evidence-based solutions rather than relying on intuition alone
- Take ownership
- Bring a positive attitude
- Are eager to contribute to the success of the team
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