Fund Treasury Vice President in London

AQR is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by looking past market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Our focus on practical insights and analysis has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies 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 we believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

The Team: The AQR Fund Treasury team is responsible for designing, planning, and executing oversight programs over the following significant business processes:

• Financial Reporting/Regulatory Reporting
• Accounting Policy Oversight
• Valuation Oversight
• Expense Management
• Distributor & Intermediary Management
• Board Governance

Your Role:

• Financial reporting oversight – contribute to the design and execution of procedures and controls that are intended to ensure that financial statement and regulatory filings are free of material misstatement due to errors or omission and are filed accurately and timely to the appropriate regulators and investors. Responsible for the coordination of all audit efforts with service providers and external auditors.
• Accounting oversight – contribute to the design and execution of procedures and controls that ensure that the accounting books and records are maintained accurately in accordance with the relevant generally accepted accounting principles.
• Vendor oversight – responsible for managing vendors that contribute to the financial reporting process, including the fund administrator.
• Documentation of walkthroughs and risk assessments – perform and document walkthroughs of significant business processes that impact the financial reporting process. Design controls mappings and risk assessments that will be used as the basis for the financial reporting oversight model.
• Accounting Policy – follow developments in Luxembourg GAAP relevant to the products’ investments. Ensure that the implications to the AQR Funds of such developments are well understood and that our accounting policies remain appropriate.
• Fund related initiatives – lead/participate in various Fund related initiatives as they arise such as implementation of potential new strategies and investment types, regulatory updates, etc.
• Manage Offshore Team – assist in managing the AQR Fund Treasury Manila team (Philippines); includes determining procedures and tasks to assign to the offshore team, and review of the work performed.

Specific examples of duties:

• Oversight of the preparation, review, and issuance of the annual (and UCITs semi‑annual) audited Financial Statements, and management of the audit process.
• Oversight of external service providers.
• European MiFID template review.
• Governing Documents (Prospectuses, KIIDs etc.) review in collaboration with Legal.
• Distributor oversight (review of new agreements as well as invoices management).
• Coordination and responses to internal commercial requests.
• Monthly revenue and expense analytics review.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA/Chartered Accountant strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the investment management industry, Big 4 Public Accounting firm and/or relevant industry experience is preferred.
• Technical and business knowledge of various Fund structures (e.g., UCITS, AIFs, U.S. private funds) and structures (Master/Feeder, multi‑class, etc.), as well as activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting perspective.
• Strong financial reporting background required.
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and procedures, including in-depth knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP.
• Knowledge and experience across various asset classes (e.g., fixed income, alternatives and equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., derivatives, structured products).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate issues and propose and implement solutions, with consideration for all downstream implications.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross functional team.
• Ability to contribute in the development and enhancement of the team’s technology initiatives and oversight processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in any format or forum.
• Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, willing to challenge the status quo.
• Flexibility, strong organizational and time management skills.

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY