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AQR at a Glance

AQR founded in what year?

Answer explanation

AQR is founded in 1998 by Cliff Asness, David Kabiller, Robert Krail, John Liew and 10 employees in New York City. The firm’s first product is a hedge fund.

AQR named as one of the Pensions & Investments Best Place to Work for how many consecutive years

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

AQR has been named one of Pensions and Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management. The firm was recognized for its collaborative and collegial environment, commitment to learning, generous benefits program and differentiated employee experiences

AQR’s signature learning and development program is called what?

• QU∀NTA Academy

• QU∀NTUM Academy

• QU∀NTUM University

• QU∀NTA University

Answer explanation

QUⱯNTA Academy is the professional and personal growth program that puts the passion for lifelong education into action. Every year, AQR offer hundreds of QUⱯNTA classes, events and speakers for employees at all levels. AQR host academic debates, explore new technologies and delve into cutting-edge research. AQR spark creativity and self-discovery through talks and clubs. Focusing on both IQ and EQ, AQR employee development programs are designed to help our people reach their full potential.

AQR stands for?

• Applied Qualitative Research

• Applied Quantum Research

• Applied Quanta Research

• Applied Quantitative Research

Check at least 4 AQR Offices aside from US-Greenwich

• Europe - UK

• Europe - Germany

• Asia - Hongkong

• Asia - Philippines

• Asia - India

Answer explanation

All are AQR officers except Philippines. We are not directly hired by AQR; we should post accurate information regarding our professional experience involving AQR and Infinit-O Manila.

Give at least 4 institutional investors of AQR

• Pension funds

• Registered investment advisor

• Sovereign wealth fund

• Endowments

• Retailers

Answer explanation

All are institutional investors of AQR except Retailers.

Pension funds, Insurance companies, Endowments, Foundations, Family offices, Sovereign wealth funds, Registered investment advisor, Private banks, Financial advisors

are institutional investors. They have larger assets to invest. Deemed "knowledgeable" by regulators and therefore are assumed to better understand risks associated with more complex investment products.

While retail investors have smaller assets to invest, therefore protected by regulations against complex investment instruments like what we have in AQR.

Who are these people?

• Cliff Asness

• David Kabiller

• John Liew

• Robert Krail

Answer explanation

BCP stands for?

Answer explanation

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) involves creating a system of prevention and recovery from potential threats to a company. The plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and can function quickly in the event of a disaster.

Infinit-O and AQR has been partners since

• 2008

• 2009

• 2010

• 2011

Answer explanation

Infinit-O and AQR has been partners since 2009 and AQR is considered as one of the platinum account of Infinit-O

What are the groups that you need to join to keep updated about AQR, BCP, and team engagement initiatives?

Answer explanation

A+ Team is for AQR related updated and BCP information

A+ Engagement Group is for all club initiatives and engagement program.