Compliance - Compliance Testing Analyst

About AQR Capital India

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.

At AQR India, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We’re determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we’ll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration, and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

We are currently seeking a detail oriented and analytical individual with strong organization, testing, and writing skills, with two to five years compliance experience to join our Compliance Department.

Your Role

• Provide support for compliance reviews and other regulatory-related requirements, including:

• Coordinate with internal teams in connection with requests for information/documentation,

• Perform preliminary review and testing of information/documentation collected, and

• Maintain organizational framework, including tracking status of requests, document submission, review and approval process, etc.

• Assist with ad hoc projects

What You’ll Bring

• A BA or BS and a minimum of three to five years of related experience in compliance testing and/or audit, preferably in the financial services industry

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

• Knowledge of the U.S. federal securities and commodities laws, rules and regulations including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Commodity Exchange Act.

Who You Are

• Intelligent, energetic and goal-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to confidently collaborate with various departments across the firm

• Highly-organized and detail oriented

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• A self-starter with the ability to see tasks through to completion in a highly intellectual and collaborative environment