Front-End Research Engineer at AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, Connecticut

Job Description:

About 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.

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

AQR's Research Engineering team is seeking a Front-End (UX/UI) Engineer to work closely with multiple business and engineering teams.

Your Role:

• Develop new, and enhance existing, web applications.


• Work in a fast-paced Agile environment.


• Learn quickly and be excited by new challenges.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ Years on developing performant and scalable user interfaces


• Proficiency in HTML, CSS & JavaScript/Typescript


• Knowledge of Angular


• Good understanding of NodeJs


• Strong communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communications skills - capable of developing well-structured communications and presentations.


• Bachelor's degree in Art, Computer Science or equivalent quantitative field.

Additional Requirements:

• Expertise in Telerik/Kendo is a plus.


• Working knowledge of .Net/Java/Python is a plus.


• Experience in finance domain is a plus.


• Experience working with micro services, CD/CI is a plus (e.g. Jenkins or Bamboo).


• Experience with Git is a plus.

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