MIT Micro-Intern: AQR Arbitrage (IAP-Rocky Bryant)
Required skills
- Python
- quantitative
- portfolio management
- arbitrage
- corporate event strategies
- statistical analysis
- economic analysis
- data analysis
Nice to have
- academic theory
Role summary
AQR Arbitrage, an affiliate of AQR Capital Management, is seeking a talented undergraduate or graduate student for a Micro-Internship focused on arbitrage and corporate event strategies. The intern will work with the portfolio management team, contributing to research, trade ideas, and risk management for merger, convertible, and event-driven portfolios. Responsibilities include learning academic theory, constructing datasets, performing statistical and economic analysis, and building tools to enhance portfolio management processes. Strong quantitative, programming (Python preferred), and problem-solving skills are essential, along with excellent communication and attention to detail.
About AQR Arbitrage
AQR Arbitrage is an affiliate of AQR Capital Management, specializing in the research, development, and management of arbitrage and corporate event strategies. Since 2001, AQR Arbitrage has combined rigorous research and disciplined processes to deliver long-term value to clients. Co-founders Mark Mitchell and Todd Pulvino are pioneering researchers and former professors at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Harvard University. Their published work has fundamentally shaped how scholars and practitioners understand arbitrage markets, corporate events, and market dislocations.
AQR Arbitrage focuses solely on research and portfolio management while leveraging AQR’s infrastructure for all other investment management functions. Our team members contribute to a culture of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and collaborative innovation, rooted in continuous learning and wise stewardship. AQR Arbitrage operates from AQR headquarters in Greenwich, CT for seamless integration and idea exchange across the broader firm.
Your Role
AQR Arbitrage is looking for an exceptionally talented undergraduate or graduate student to join our team. You’ll work with our portfolio management team which is responsible for all aspects of managing various merger arbitrage, convertible arbitrage and event driven portfolios, from research to trade ideas and risk management. Responsibilities include:
What you’ll bring
AQR and AQR Arbitrage are Equal Opportunity Employers. EEO/VET/DISABILITY
