IT Software Engineering Co-op Boston, Massachusetts

Acadian is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an environment of respect, acceptance, tolerance and cooperation. We value and support difference in age, gender, race, national and ethnic origin, physical abilities, religious beliefs and sexual orientation. We believe supporting diversity not only helps our employees develop as individuals, but makes Acadian a stronger company and a more rewarding place to work for all.

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.

Position Overview:

We are seeking software engineering Co-Ops to join the Information Technology team. The IT team is structured to have delivery teams focused on delivering innovative software solutions for each core area of our business. As a member of the IT team, you will work with various delivery teams to build and enhance solutions for our business partners while getting exposure to various areas of our business.

As part of the Co-Op experience, you will have access to training and mentorship from some of the most talented professionals in the industry. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and energetic individual who takes initiative, enjoys solving business challenges, and takes extreme pride in their work. This is a unique opportunity to utilize and evolve a variety of technical skills while gaining and applying key knowledge of the financial services industry.

We are looking to hire a Co-Op for a 6 month opportunity, July – December 2026 only. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment;
Co-Ops are on-site in the Boston office 3-4 days a week.

What You’ll Do:

• Build strong competencies in financial engineering, data analysis, and user-centered system design
• Work with various business units to solve complex and challenging problems
• Assist with various application enhancement requests
• Partner with various teams to research, resolve, and document production issues
• Work collaboratively with IT staff and with business units across the firm

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science related field
• Experience with Cloud providers (ideally AWS) preferred
• Familiarity with the investment management business helpful
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic

The pay range for this role is $30.00 - $45.00 per hour based on your degree level and class year.

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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.

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