Funds Associate Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates located in Singapore, London, and Sydney. As of March 31, 2025, the firm managed approximately US$121 billion on behalf of major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad. Position Overview: Acadian is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Product team with a focus on supporting fund-related initiatives. This early-career role is ideal for a professional with 1-3 years of experience in the investment industry who thrives on organization, cross-functional coordination, and clear communication. The Associate will play a key role in the continued development and execution of Acadian's global funds platform.Acadian supports a hybrid work environment, employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week. What You'll Do: Coordinate the execution of fund launches, fund changes, and share class additions by developing and maintaining project plans, scheduling stakeholder meetings, and tracking milestones. Serve as a central liaison across internal teams including Compliance, Operations, Portfolio Management, Legal, and Distribution to ensure alignment and timely execution. Manage communication with external fund service providers and clients to ensure accurate, timely resolution of outstanding questions and operational issues. Support client service and marketing teams by responding to routine fund-related inquiries and helping to streamline processes and automate workflows. Maintain key fund documentation and information to support Acadian's global client base. Conduct competitive research to support fund positioning and benchmarking efforts. We're Looking for Teammates With: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline. 1-3 years of relevant experience in fund operations, institutional client servicing, or investor relations within asset management or financial services. Familiarity with competitive intelligence tools such as eVestment or Morningstar Direct is a plus. Strong organizational skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to internal and external stakeholders. Fluency with data automation and visualization tools Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment Why Work Here: Acadian is a quantitative investment firm where ideas are empowered by technology. Our team is made up of a diverse mix of professionals who thrive in a culture that fosters ingenuity through collaboration and transparency. We offer a casual office environment, top-notch benefits, and excellent professional and personal development opportunities.To apply for this position or view Acadian's open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at: . We will contact only selected candidates. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at Asset Management LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. 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