Associate Portfolio Manager, Implementation

Acadian Asset Management • Boston, MA

1d • $160,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within the Implementation Team at a leading quantitatively-oriented global equity management firm. As a primary function, the Associate Portfolio Manager, Implementation will utilize advanced portfolio construction techniques and industry leading technology to manage client portfolios. In addition, this role will collaborate with the broader Implementation and Portfolio Management teams and other investment professionals to research and implement new portfolio construction techniques and trading strategies, further systematize the investment process, and enhance the Firm's capabilities. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative or technical field; Master's degree and/or CFA progression/designation a plus
• 10+ years of relevant experience within the investment industry, preferably in equity, fixed ie, and foreign exchange markets
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, including optimization techniques and familiarity with quantitative investment models, techniques and a demonstrated understanding of a quantitative trading processes and tools
• Experience developing enhancements and automation for proprietary portfolio management platform
• Prior experience with an order management system, preferably Charles River Development (CRD)
• Strong Python programming skills; Experience ing AI techniques, including large language models (LLMs), to investment use cases
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to conceptualize and build analytical tools
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and maintain relevant technical and/or investment skills
• Willingness and ability to work in a collegial, results-oriented environment, must be a strong team player
• Drive to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines, while ensuring a high level of attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or CFA progression/designation a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio construction for firm-wide client portfolios, across asset classes
• Responsible for portfolio cash flow, transition, and risk management and adnce to client guidelines
• Critically think about portfolio optimization and keep informed of industry best practices
• Engage with portfolio managers, operations,pliance, business development, and client service teams as needs arise relating to portfolio oversight
• Communicate portfolio insights and research to the broader investment team and senior management
• Engage in project work aimed at process and workflow improvements and automation, including AI
• Work with other departments to understand and address potential conflicts and process improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees