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2027 Research Summer Analyst

A summer research role at AQR for undergraduates and Master's students, working with researchers and portfolio managers on systematic strategies.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Run statistical and economic research on financial data
Help develop AQR's systematic investment strategies
Support portfolio managers implementing strategies
Study academic theory and market data

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's or Master's student in a quantitative field
Programming, Python preferred
Strong problem solving and quantitative skills
Communication skills
Intellectual curiosity

Education: Bachelor's or Master's student in a quantitative field such as finance, economics, computer science, maths or engineering.
Experience: Students; no professional experience stated.
Languages and tools: Python
Markets: multi-asset

How to prepare

Replicate a classic factor result such as value or momentum in Python
Read the academic literature behind systematic investing
Practise regression and statistical testing on financial data
Learn portfolio construction basics

What to study

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SelfMadeQuant wrote this summary from the employer’s public posting, last checked 6 November 2026. SelfMadeQuant isn’t affiliated with AQR Capital Management and doesn’t handle applications.