Hedge Fund recruiting
AQR Capital Management careers: how to get in
AQR Capital Management appears in Paperclip’s hedge fund network. 44 verified AQR Capital Management professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
Who from your school works at AQR Capital Management?
Look up your school to see its alumni at AQR Capital Management and the other top firms. Add your class year to get the dates they open for your class, plus a first email to send an alum. Free, no account.
Look up your schoolParent? Look up your kid's schoolWhat AQR Capital Management pays entry-level hires
| Role | Base pay | Filings | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment analyst | $127,500 up to $140,000 | 6 | Greenwich, CT |
From the Department of Labor's public visa wage filings. Employers must pay a visa hire at least what they pay others in the same job, so this is a good read on base pay. Bonus is not included. Compare firms on the entry-level salaries guide.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among AQR Capital Management professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The hedge fund recruiting timeline
Hedge fund roles differ across research, trading, engineering, and other functions. Choose the work and strategy you want to explore before planning outreach.
- Check the employer site for campus programs and individual vacancies.
- Read the role’s technical requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Use the stated application deadline; do not assume another fund follows the same schedule.
How to actually get in
Prepare to discuss your interests and relevant projects. Ask about the person’s role and learning process without requesting confidential positions or trading information.
Most AQR Capital Management people in the network hold roles like Hedge Fund Analyst, Quantitative Researcher. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does AQR Capital Management pay entry-level hires?
Investment analyst: $127,500 base salary (6 filings). These are the salaries AQR Capital Management filed with the US Department of Labor for visa hires from October 2024 to June 2026. Bonus is not included.
How many AQR Capital Management employees can I reach through Paperclip?
44 verified AQR Capital Management professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to AQR Capital Management professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including AQR Capital Management when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Emails are spaced out so no firm hears from you too often.
When should I start recruiting for AQR Capital Management?
Check the employer site for campus programs and individual vacancies.
Which schools do AQR Capital Management employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include University of Chicago, Columbia University, University of Connecticut, Brown University.
Let Paperclip email AQR Capital Management for you
Pick your targets once. Paperclip writes to the AQR Capital Management analysts and associates who fit, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first, and follows up until they reply. $149 a month, 10 spots per school.
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