Analyst, Portfolio Construction & Trading

Acadian Asset Management is a global systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. Headquartered in Boston with locations in Singapore London and Sydney we manage over $232 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwideincluding pension funds endowments foundations and sovereign wealth funds. We harness advanced technology rich datasets and multidisciplinary expertise to help clients navigate complex markets and uncover insights that may be overlooked by traditional approaches.

What sets Acadian apart is our people. We foster a collaborative intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested diverse perspectives are welcomed and innovation thrives. Were united by a shared purpose: delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work thats both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment strong benefits and a casual but focused office cultureall designed to support the meaningful collaborative work that defines Acadian.

Position Overview:

The Analyst will work across both Portfolio Construction and Trading functions gaining hands-on exposure to portfolio implementation trading quantitative analysis and the systems and processes used to manage client portfolios. This is an entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate from a STEM program who is highly quantitative technically capable and interested in applying Python AI tools automation and data analysis to real-world investment management problems. The role provides extensive involvement in quantitative investment workflows and global equity markets. It also helps improve the tools systems and processes that support portfolio construction and trade execution. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious detail-oriented comfortable working with data and code and excited to contribute across a broad range of analytical trading and portfolio implementation initiatives.

Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office a minimum of 3 days a week.

What Youll Do:

• Support the day-to-day implementation and management of quantitative investment strategies including portfolio construction portfolio review rebalancing order creation trade review and execution.
• Assist with cash flow management and the monitoring of client portfolios investment exposures and guideline adherence.
• Use Python AI-enabled tools and other technologies to analyze data automate recurring workflows improve reporting and reduce manual processes.
• Conduct quantitative analysis related to portfolio optimization transaction costs execution quality market conditions broker performance risk exposures and portfolio characteristics.
• Produce and enhance transaction cost analysis and other reporting used to evaluate trading outcomes and support decision-making.
• Investigate data issues process exceptions and workflow inefficiencies and help develop practical scalable solutions.

Were Looking for Teammates With:

• Bachelors degree in a STEM related field.
• Strong technical aptitude including experience with Python data analysis scripting or workflow automation.
• Demonstrated interest in AI machine learning generative AI coding assistants or other emerging technologies.
• Interest in financial markets quantitative investing portfolio construction trading market microstructure and investment technology.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity sound judgment and a willingness to learn from experienced trading and investment professionals.
• A collaborative mindset and an interest in working across investment technology and business teams.

The base salary range for this role is $80000 $95000per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidates skills qualifications and relevant addition to base pay this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensationand includes participation in Acadians comprehensive benefits program which includes health retirement and wellness offerings.

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Acadian Asset Management LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of gender race creed color sex age national origin marital status pregnancy or parenthood veteran status citizenship status disability gender identity or sexual orientation.