Position summary

AQR is seeking an ESG Business Development Analyst for its EMEA Business Development team, with a particular focus on ESG and sustainability. The role has primary responsibility for supporting AQR’s ESG-related business development activities while working as an integrated member of the established EMEA Business Development Analyst team, acting as a link between AQR’s ESG activities, the EMEA team, and clients.

Why this role matters

AQR’s EMEA Business Development group works with clients across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and private-wealth participants, to provide appropriate investment solutions. This role builds specialist ESG and sustainability expertise within a client-facing investment-management environment, ensuring ESG-related client inquiries and projects are handled accurately and consistently.

Key responsibilities

• Support ESG client requests by partnering with Business Development colleagues on ESG-related RFPs/RFIs and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs).
• Support ESG programmes including AQR’s stewardship, proxy voting, and sustainability reporting activities, such as UNPRI, SFDR, and the ESG Annual Report.
• Act as a BD point of contact for sustainability-related projects and investor inquiries, coordinating with colleagues across the firm.
• Communicate AQR’s ESG approach by developing a strong understanding of it and conveying it clearly and consistently to clients and prospective investors.
• Track ESG trends by remaining current on relevant developments and helping disseminate key findings internally.
• Maintain ESG materials by supporting the development and upkeep of high-quality ESG-related client and marketing materials.
• Support broader EMEA BD by helping build investor relationships, preparing RFPs/RFIs/DDQs, updating marketing materials, creating client presentations, and coordinating client meetings and investor inquiries.

Team and stakeholders

The role is part of the EMEA Business Development Analyst team and works closely with senior Business Development professionals, portfolio managers, and colleagues across the firm, serving institutional investors and private-wealth clients across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Key details

This is a hybrid role based in London, combining a core ESG and sustainability mandate with broader EMEA Business Development responsibilities, offering exposure to AQR’s investment strategies and institutional clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline; sustainability-related qualifications are a plus.
• At least 2 years of relevant post-undergraduate professional experience; experience within investment management, financial services, professional services, or consulting would be advantageous.
• A demonstrable interest in ESG, sustainability, and investment management.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and an appetite to understand AQR’s investment strategies and approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of Python is a plus.
• Ability to produce consistently high-quality work while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.