2026 Research Product Specialist Summer Intern
@ AQR

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
On Site
Posted 12 days ago

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About AQR Capital Management

AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. They focus on long-term results by isolating key market factors and rigorously testing innovative ideas.

The Internship Program

This 10-week summer program gives interns real work responsibilities. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, participate in the AQR Quanta Academy Summer Term curriculum featuring over 40 hours of educational events, and gain firsthand experience in global systematic investing.

Your Role as a Research Product Specialist Summer Intern

In this role, you will support senior specialists by producing and sharing customized analytics for client portfolios. The role involves:

  • Client communication: Preparing review materials and creating presentations for business development.
  • Portfolio monitoring: Analyzing portfolio exposures and performance, and developing new monitoring tools.
  • Serving as an in-house expert on AQR products and interfacing with multiple teams including portfolio management, trading, legal, and marketing.

What You’ll Bring

Candidates should be graduating in December 2026 or Winter/Spring 2027 in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Math, or Engineering. Key requirements include:

  • Programming skills, with Python highly preferred.
  • Strong quantitative and problem solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • High intellectual curiosity and meticulous attention to detail.

Key skills/competency

Research, Product Specialist, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Client Communication, Python, Quantitative, Analysis, Internship, Summer

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How to Get Hired at AQR

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research AQR's culture: Understand their investment philosophy and core values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight quantitative, programming, and analytical skills.
  • Prepare examples: Use specific projects and experiences in finance or tech.
  • Practice interviews: Focus on technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Python programming basics.
Practice data analysis with financial datasets.
Study portfolio monitoring tools and techniques.
Refresh quantitative finance fundamentals.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a teamwork challenge overcome.
Explain a time you solved a complex problem.
Discuss prioritizing tasks under deadlines.
Share an experience communicating technical data.

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