Associate, Investment Operations (Portfolio Control)

Acadian Asset Management • Boston, MA

2d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 $170 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: The role is in the Portfolio Control group within the Investment Operations department. The Portfolio Control team sits at the intersection of operations, fund accounting, and external service providers, with a focus on oversight, control, and issue resolution across client portfolios and Acadian funds. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of portfolio data, managing key operational relationships, and supporting the lifecycle of client accounts from onboarding through ongoing maintenance. In this role, you will gain exposure to a broad range of asset classes, global markets, and operational workflows, with opportunities to drive process improvements and interact with key internal and external stakeholders. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment, employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics or Economics preferred.
• 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 and driven individual with a strong work ethic and integrity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a detail-oriented approach and a solid foundation in financial accounting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across daily tasks and long-term projects while effectively solving complex problems.
• Effective communicator with experience working cross-functionally and with external partners.
• Ability to serve as a point of escalation for operational issues, driving root cause analysis and coordinating resolution across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Fund Oversight — Oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle-office functions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies across internal systems and external providers. Interact with custodians, prime brokers, and derivative counterparties (e.g., ISDA relationships) to support new fund launches, trading, collateral, and account maintenance activities. Reconcile proxy-voting reports and address inquiries from external and internal parties.
• New Account Startup/Onboarding — Prepare documentation to complete counterparty welcome packages for separately managed accounts, complete internal system setups, and act as a liaison between stakeholders.
• Fund Administration — Manage and participate in oversight of fund expense processes including budgeting, accruals, invoice review, and payments. Prepare regulatory, compliance, and tax filings and support audits; research and resolve exceptions or breaches. Collaborate with external auditors and counterparties to finalize audited financial statements.
• Market Documentation — Open local markets for funds and maintain market and compliance documentation throughout the life of the fund.
• Tax Reporting — Respond to client inquiries regarding fund taxes; facilitate K-1 and Canadian tax filings, Form 5500, PFIC and other tax reporting.
• Operational Strategy — Identify process improvement opportunities including the use of AI across workflows, service providers, and systems; drive initiatives to enhance scalability, reduce operational risk, and improve data quality. Continuously assess and strengthen operational processes, controls, and governance.
• Technical Skills – Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with portfolio accounting systems (e.g., Advent Geneva or similar) preferred. Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) a plus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees