About
Tejesh Badri is a Vice President at AQR Capital Management LLC, based in Bengaluru, India, where he plays a key role within the firm's global investment management operations. At AQR, he is involved in implementing advanced quantitative investment strategies, utilizing a research-driven approach rooted in economic theory and rigorous empirical analysis—a hallmark of the firm's alternative and systematic investment philosophy.
His professional focus is with AQR’s core quantitative and alternative investment platforms, working across a broad spectrum of asset classes including equities, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies. This involves applying cutting-edge data analytics, risk management, and portfolio construction methods to serve institutional clients such as pension funds, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds.
Tejesh brings a robust background in finance and investment management to his leadership role at AQR Capital Management, supported by experience in global financial markets. While further details of his career path and educational credentials are not publicly disclosed in accessible sources, his appointment as Vice President reflects notable expertise in quantitative research and a strong commitment to innovation within the investment management industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management | Vice President | Jan 2024 to Present | — |
| AQR Capital Management | Associate | May 2020 to Jan 2024 | — |
| Amadeus Labs | Member Of Technical Staff | Aug 2013 to May 2020 | — |
| Ivy Comptech | Software Engineer | Sep 2011 to Aug 2013 | — |
Education
JNTUA College of Engineering, Anantapur
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2005 — 2009
Others at AQR Capital Management LLC (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Business Development Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Vice President | New York, NY , United States | |
A Arthur Fischer-Zernin | Managing Director | New York, NY , United States |
| Vice President | Mount Vernon, NY , United States | |
| Managing Director - Portfolio Manager - Systematic Credit | New York, NY , United States | |
M Michael Loo | Vice President, Regulatory Reporting | New York, NY , United States |
| Vice President | New York, NY , United States | |
T Ted Lee | Vice President | New York, NY , United States |
| Vice President | Bengaluru, KA , India | |
A Alon Herman | VP | New York, NY , United States |