Operations Analyst – Portfolio Control

Operations Analyst – Portfolio Control

Acadian Asset Management is a global systematic investment manager headquartered in Boston with additional offices in Singapore, London, and Sydney. We manage over $120 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwide—including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds—leveraging advanced technology, rich datasets, and multidisciplinary expertise to help clients navigate complex markets.

The role is in the Portfolio Control team within the Investment Operations department. Responsibilities include fund‑operations oversight, fund administration, portfolio accounting, account onboarding/startup, tax reporting, market documentation, and proxy voting for client assets under management at Acadian Asset Management LLC. Employees work in a hybrid environment: on‑site in the Boston office three days a week and remotely the remainder of the time.

• Oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle‑office functions, ensuring the accuracy of market values and performance reviews.
• Maintain strong relationships with custodians, middle office, and brokers, addressing inquiries and ensuring proper account maintenance.
• Reconcile proxy‑voting reports and respond to external and internal queries.
• Prepare documentation for new account startup/onboarding, complete custodian welcome packages, and act as liaison between stakeholders.
• Oversee fund payments, process invoices, set budgets, and handle daily accruals.
• Prepare regulatory, compliance, and tax filings; research and resolve breaches; collaborate with external auditors and banks to finalize audited financial statements.
• Open markets for funds and maintain all local market/compliance documentation throughout the life of the fund.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding taxes and facilitate K‑1, Canadian tax filings, Form 5500, and other tax reporting.
• Identify and implement strategies to optimize costs, enhance efficiency, and deliver value across the firm, continually strengthening operational processes, controls, and governance.

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the investment industry.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities across daily tasks and long‑term projects.
• Self‑starter; highly motivated, driven, with a strong work ethic and integrity.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as required.
• Understanding of international market documentation, trading requirements, tax and audit principles, and account‑onboarding processes.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables); experience with SQL and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian tax reporting (e.g., K‑1s, T3s) and audited financial statements.

The base salary range for this role is $60,000–$75,000 per year, based on skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. The position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadian’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, retirement, and wellness offerings.

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