Associate Portfolio Manager, Implementation
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 160000 - 175000
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 worldwideincluding 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. Were united by a shared purpose: delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work thats both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment strong benefits and a casual but focused office cultureall designed to support the meaningful collaborative work that defines Acadian.
Position Overview:
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 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 Firms capabilities. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.
What Youll Do:
- Oversee portfolio construction for firm-wide client portfolios across asset classes
- Responsible for portfolio cash flow transition and risk management and adherence to client guidelines
- Critically think about portfolio optimization and keep informed of industry best practices
- Engage with portfolio managers operations compliance 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
Were Looking for Teammates With:
- Bachelors degree in quantitative or technical field; Masters degree and/or CFA progression/designation a plus
- 10 years of relevant experience within the investment industry preferably in equity fixed income 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 applying 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
The base salary range for this role is $160000 $175000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidates skills qualifications and relevant addition to base pay this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadians comprehensive benefits program which includes health retirement and wellness offerings.
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:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Project Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Analysis
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Property Management
- Contracts
About Company
Acadian Asset Management is a global investment management firm that specializes in systematic investment strategies.
