Client Onboarding Vice President
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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.
At AQR, 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.
About the Team
AQR’s Onboarding Team coordinates various large account events at the firm by interacting with both internal and external counterparties, including but not limited to various groups in Operations, Portfolio Management, Business Development, Trading, Legal, Technology, custodians, prime brokers, transition managers, and clients. Onboarding works to ensure completion of all deliverables prior to an event via various proprietary workflow and management tools. Onboarding is responsible for coordinating communication related to updates to the business pipeline and pending events to all levels of the firm, as well as managing and tracking key milestones to ensure client expectations are met regarding their specific event.
The Role
We are looking to hire a full-time Vice President to join the Onboarding team within Operations. The primary responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Independently run and provide substantial leverage in the management of the following events: Launches, Terminations, In-Kind transfers, Strategy Changes, Broker & Security Additions, New Market Openings, Custody/Administrator Changes, etc.
Become well-versed in proprietary AQR systems and tools
Work in high-paced environment and manage multiple tasks in tandem
Independently introduce ways to increase efficiency and process improvements
Independently manage client inquiries and internal inquiries
Complete account opening and documentation required as part of various events
Communicate and coordinate necessary setups with external brokers and service providers
Lead firmwide and client meetings
Act as liaison for internal and external parties across all events
Coordinate, track and manage multi-faceted and long standing projects
What You’ll Bring
Undergraduate Degree
6-8 years of experience in a client onboarding role at a bank or investment manager
Experience in Operations – preferably Hedge Fund experience
Product knowledge in Equity and Derivative (OTC, FX, etc.) asset classes
Superior analytical and communication skills
Highly organized, able to multi-task, and eager to learn
High attention to detail and ability to organize priorities
Proficient in Excel/SQL
Mind set of continual process enhancement and automation
Comfortable working in a fast paced, team-based environment
The salary range for this role is expected to be $115,000 to $135,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY
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- Location:
- Greenwich, CT, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology