Analyst, Equity Portfolio Management

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 $120 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwide—including 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. We’re united by a shared purpose: delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work that’s both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, strong benefits, and a casual but focused office culture—all designed to support the meaningful, collaborative work that defines Acadian.

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

We are seeking an Analyst to join our Equity Portfolio Management team in Boston. Our Equity Portfolio Management team oversees our benchmark-relative active quantitative equity strategies from Boston, London, Sydney and Singapore. This role is based in Boston. You will work with portfolio managers in Boston and around the world to enhance our investment process and help provide solutions to clients through rigorous quantitative analyses.

• Support members of the Equity Portfolio Management team in various aspects of portfolio management, including oversight and research.
• Assist in the analysis of the drivers of performance of various equity strategies.
• Assist in responding to ad-hoc queries from clients, consultants, and prospects.
• Collaborate with other members of the team to identify and deploy enhancements to our investment process.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Acadian equity investment process.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required. Advanced degree in economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, or similar discipline preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in finance, preferably asset management, with emphasis on quantitative investing and risk management. Strong knowledge of quantitative models and techniques.
• Strong programming background required, e.g., in Python.
• Willingness and ability to work in a collegial, result-focused environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

The base salary range for this role is $110,000 – $120,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, this 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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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.