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:
We are seeking software engineering Co-Ops to join the Information Technology team. The IT team is structured to have delivery teams focused on delivering innovative software solutions for each core area of our business. As a member of the IT team you will work with various delivery teams to build and enhance solutions for our business partners while getting exposure to various areas of our business.
As part of the Co-Op experience you will have access to training and mentorship from some of the most talented professionals in the industry. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and energetic individual who takes initiative enjoys solving business challenges and takes extreme pride in their work. This is a unique opportunity to utilize and evolve a variety of technical skills while gaining and applying key knowledge of the financial services industry.
We are looking to hire a Co-Op for a 6 month opportunity July December 2026 only. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; Co-Ops are on-site in the Boston office 3-4 days a week.
What Youll Do:
Build strong competencies in financial engineering data analysis and user-centered system design
Working with various business units to solve complex and challenging problems
Assist with various application enhancement requests
Partner with various teams to research resolve and document production issues
Work collaboratively with IT staff and with business units across the firm
Were Looking for Teammates With:
Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science related field
Excellent programming skills ()
Experience with Cloud providers (ideally AWS) preferred
Familiarity with the investment management business helpful
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Honesty integrity and a strong work ethic
The pay range for this role is $30.00 - $45.00 per hour based on your degree level and class year.
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:
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Acadian Asset Management is a global investment management firm that specializes in systematic investment strategies.