VP, Business Strategy

Acadian Asset Management LLC • Boston, MA

1d • 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 Business Strategy team is responsible for advancing Acadian’s firmwide strategic agenda in alignment with the Executive Committee’s priorities and long-term corporate objectives. We partner closely with business leaders across the organization to translate strategy into actionable initiatives, drive enterprise-wide alignment, and ensure disciplined execution of the firm’s project portfolio. Our goal is to position Acadian for sustainable growth while maintaining focus, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
The Vice President, Business Strategy will play a critical role in aligning projects, people, and resources to deliver on firmwide strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Business Strategy, this individual will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution — working directly with senior leaders to scope complex initiatives, define business requirements, and oversee implementation across functions. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and requires the ability to influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and drive clarity in ambiguous environments.
Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; this specific role is expected on-site in the Boston office at least three days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFA preferred
• 7–10+ years of experience in investment management, strategy, or consulting
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience partnering with front office, trading, or investment teams, with familiarity across portfolio management, execution, and both pre-trade and post-trade workflows
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build alignment without formal authority
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility across levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to define, prioritize, and execute strategic and operational initiatives aligned with corporate objectives
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and measurable outcomes
• Develop structured project plans, business requirements, risk assessments, and resource models to support disciplined execution
• Provide governance and oversight across strategic initiatives, identifying interdependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints
• Deliver clear, concise updates to senior leadership and internal committees, translating complexity into actionable insight
• Evaluate and recommend resource allocation decisions in partnership with functional leaders
• Help facilitate the annual budget planning process, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and capital deployment
• Identify opportunities to improve operating processes, coordination mechanisms, and execution discipline across the firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level