Michael Giacino

Michael Giacino is a Regional Director at AQR Capital Management, based in New York. In this role, he is responsible for business development with a focus on broker-dealer distribution in the East region, providing investment solutions and cultivating relationships with institutional and intermediary clients. His responsibilities emphasize systematic, research-driven strategies spanning traditional long-only and liquid alternative investment products, particularly within equities, fixed income, and macro strategies.

Prior to joining AQR Capital Management, Michael served as Vice President, Business Development at Abbey Capital (US) LLC, where he was responsible for distributing alternative investment strategies and engaging with U.S. financial advisors and institutions. He has steadily progressed within the alternatives and investment management industry, demonstrating expertise in business development, client relations, and alternative asset distribution.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University. As a CFA charterholder, he brings deep proficiency in quantitative strategies and risk management to his client engagements, strengthening AQR’s ability to deliver sophisticated investment solutions across a range of asset classes and sectors.