Headquarters: Greenwich, Conn.
AUM: $110 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 390
Years Won: 2017-2024
In their own words:
“AQR invests in our employees’ careers and fosters their well-being. We have a longstanding commitment to offering generous benefits to employees and their families, including 100% paid medical coverage.We host fireside chats with the firm’s founders and leaders to keep employees connected and informed. Through our Quanta program, we prioritize learning at every career stage, including this year’s lecture series on behavioral finance for analysts and mindful leadership for new managing directors.”
Three cool things:
- Hosts a Halloween Kids Day, arguably everyone’s favorite day. The firm decorates the office for Halloween, and employees’ children are invited to come into the office for the afternoon to trick or treat.
- Offers 100% paid medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as unique benefits that include acupuncture.
- Provides a health and wellness allowance toward gym memberships and fitness programs. When employees are promoted to managing director, they receive a $3,500 allowance for wellness activities.
Employees say:
- “I find my AQR coworkers to be smart and respectful. The work is both interesting and rewarding, and the stress level is reasonably low given the high importance of the work and high rate of innovation.”
- “AQR truly cares about its people. I have repeatedly seen leaders make decisions that respect and appreciate the employees’ personal wellbeing. AQR’s people are also what make it special — they are intelligent, dedicated and overall just nice people to work with each day.”
- “This organization allows for and encourages a beautifully collaborative environment where individuals are comfortable raising new ideas and pushing toward better efficiencies. Work-life balance is unbeatable, fostered by management that encourages time off and life outside the office.”
