AQR Company Culture
AQR Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
AQR's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Happiness
A+Professional Development
A+Manager
APerks & Benefits
A-AQR CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Clifford Asness
67 /100
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Diversity at AQR
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at AQR have rated Professional Development, Leadership, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at AQR
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-15
AQR employees are -15% more likely to recommend AQR as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at AQR
Working at AQR is rated highly by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. AQR employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Professional Development categories, putting AQR’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at AQR was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AQR
B
Overall Company Culture at AQR is rated B
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AQR ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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AQR Company Overview
AQR develops inventive practical investment strategies and customized solutions.
| Headquarter | AQR Capital Management, LLC Two Greenwich Plaza Greenwich, CT United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.aqr.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Tel | 2037423754 |
| Company Status | Private |
AQR Competitors
AQR competitors include Two Sigma, Affiliated Managers Group, Citadel, and GM Financial. AQR ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how AQR compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
AQR Employees
8 employees at AQR have reviewed AQR across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 AQR employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AQR are pleased with their total compensation at AQR, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AQR are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at AQR are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AQR believe the environment at AQR is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AQR is comfortably fast.
Overall, the employees at AQR are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining AQR - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
AQR KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of AQR's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 AQR employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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AQR CEO & Leadership
AQR CEO - Clifford Asness
67 /100
Clifford’s approval rate is just above average, putting Clifford in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Clifford Asness is well regarded by employees for the Compensation AQR offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to AQR’s competitors, Clifford Asness ranks just above Affiliated Managers Group’s CEO Sean Healey. With Clifford’s leadership, AQR employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Clifford was rated slightly below average for Team.
AQR Leadership
The AQR Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Clifford Asness, Principal, Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Escousse, and Principal and Chief Human Resources Officer Jennifer Frost
Clifford Asness CEO / President
Clifford Asness serves as the CEO / President of AQR.
Suzanne Escousse Principal, Chief Marketing Officer
Suzanne Escousse serves as the Principal, Chief Marketing Officer of AQR Capital Management. Suzanne started at AQR... read more
Jennifer Frost Principal and Chief Human Resources Officer
Jennifer Frost serves as the Principal and Chief Human Resources Officer of AQR Capital Management. Jennifer started at... read more
Jessica Walters Vice President, Senior HR Business Partner
Jessica Walters serves as the Vice President, Senior HR Business Partner of AQR Capital Management. Jessica started at... read more
Matt Manfredonia Vice President, SRE
Matt Manfredonia serves as the Vice President, SRE of AQR Capital Management. Matt started at AQR Capital Management in... read more
Fredrick Scuteri Vice President, Head of Trading Operations
Fredrick Scuteri serves as the Vice President, Head of Trading Operations of AQR Capital Management. Fredrick started at... read more
Nagesh Chetan VP Finance Technology
Nagesh Chetan serves as the VP Finance Technology of AQR Capital Management. Nagesh started at AQR Capital Management in... read more
Jacob Olson Vice President - Technology & Quant Development Recruiting
Jacob Olson serves as the Vice President - Technology & Quant Development Recruiting of AQR Capital Management. Jacob... read more
Jennifer Gold Vice President Engineering
Jennifer Gold serves as the Vice President Engineering of AQR Capital Management. Jennifer started at AQR Capital... read more
AQR Salaries
How much does AQR pay?
How much do people at AQR get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AQR is $111,910, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,933, or $53 per hour.
At AQR, the highest paid job is a Technical Support at $232,910 annually and the lowest is a Community Manager at $50,395 annually. Average AQR salaries by department include: Engineering at $135,930, Operations at $95,576, Sales at $154,669, and Finance at $86,890. Half of AQR salaries are above $110,933.
3 employees at AQR rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at AQR rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $230k | $230k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $292k | $292k | 100th Percentile |
$111,910*
Average Compensation
$110,933*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
AQR Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at AQR
Diverse employees at AQR score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing AQR in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AQR across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
AQR Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
AQR PTO
AQR's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. AQR's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, AQR applied for 100 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 69% were approved, 21% certified-withdrawn, and 10% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at AQR unveil that 10 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 21 were withdrawn by AQR after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
100
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 69% Granted (69 out of 100)
- 0% Denied ( out of 100)
- 10% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (10 out of 100)
- 21% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (21 out of 100)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding AQR
What is AQR address?
AQR location is at AQR Capital Management, LLC Two Greenwich Plaza
Who is the CEO of AQR?
AQR CEO is Clifford Asness, their score by employees is 67
What is AQR eNPS?
The eNPS for AQR is -15
What is the salary for Sales Associate in AQR?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 101k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in AQR?
The average salaries for Customer Support in AQR is 110k
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