Senior Quant Developer - Portfolio Optimization Trading Systems
Senior Quant Developer - Portfolio Optimization Trading Systems
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Job Description
Acadian Asset Management LLC is an investment management firm with offices in Boston London Singapore and Sydney. As of December 31 2024 the firm managed approximately US$117 billion on behalf of major pension funds endowments foundations governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a senior quant developerto join the Implementationteam. You will bepart of a small team ofdomain expertswho areresponsible for theongoingdesign development and support ofAcadiansstateoftheart portfolio optimization trading and simulation systems. This role will focus on Acadians Systematic Credit business and will lead the buildout of industryleading capabilities for trading highyield and investmentgrade corporate bonds.
The ideal candidate will have handson experience with engineering complex systems and pipelines as well as experience with Python/Pandas/Polars SQL AWS Portfolio Construction/Optimization Trading and Trading Systems and Simulation. Prior experience with systematic investment management corporate bonds and other credit instruments is preferred but not required.
Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are onsite in the Boston office 3 days a week.
What Youll Do:
- In collaboration with Implementation Systematic Credit and IT teams help design implement and support highly scalable order generation and postoptimization order flow tools.
- Develop a solid understanding of the current portfolio construction and trading processes at Acadian and work towards improving and consolidating the existing workflows.
- Independently or in collaboration with key investment team units carry out research data analysis and software development projects with the aim of reducing operational risks and improving active portfolio performance through better portfolio construction better risk management lower transaction costs etc.
- Maintain and improve our existing production and simulation tools.
- Test maintain anddocument codeforapplications.
- Collaboratewith the investment/research tradingIT and clientfacing teams.
Were Looking for Teammates With:
- Bachelors degree or equivalenttechnical experience required.
- 310 years of prior work experience preferably in quantitative research and software development.
- Handson development experience withPython and track record of shipping production code.
- Familiarity with Cloud/AWS CI/CD Git Linux.
- Knowledge of portfolio construction optimization and trading is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of corporate bonds and other credit instruments is preferred but not required.
- Ability to solve analytical problems; Ability to set up datadriven experiments and draw actionable conclusions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively ina collegial resultsoriented environment.
- Drive to deliver on high value projects andaroll up your sleeves attitude.
- Superior attention to detail
Why Work Here:
Acadian is a quantitative investment firm where ideas are empowered by technology. Our team is made up of a diverse mix of professionals who thrive in a culture that fosters ingenuity through collaboration and transparency. We offer a casual office environment topnotch benefits and excellent professional and personal development opportunities.
To apply for this position or view Acadians open roles please visit the Careers section of our website at: We will contact only selected candidates. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
