Client Onboarding Associate

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 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 role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with clients while collaborating closely with our internal sales and client service teams to deliver a high-quality client onboarding experience. You will assist with coordinating onboarding activities for new accounts maintaining onboarding documentation and reporting and partnering with internal teams to ensure smooth account start-ups. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to gain broad exposure to business development client onboarding business operations and cross-functional collaboration within Acadians Global Client Group while playing a meaningful role in helping bridge the transition from prospect to client.

Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

What Youll Do:

• Support and partner with the VP Business Operations and Onboarding in coordinating the onboarding of new Americas accounts both Separately Managed Accounts and Fund Participants.
• Track committed but not yet funded business ensuring key milestones timelines and next steps are clearly documented and communicated
• Serve as a point of contact during the onboarding phase supporting both internal stakeholders and external clients through meeting coordination communications and follow-ups
• Prepare onboarding materials process documentation and system setups (e.g. Salesforce contract management tools onboarding platforms reporting)
• Help ensure consistent timely and high-quality client communications throughout the onboarding process
• Maintain accurate onboarding milestones and client data within Salesforce and related reporting tools
• Document onboarding workflows best practices and client-specific requirements to support internal alignment and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and elevating the client onboarding experience
• Assist in Global Client Group projects and initiatives

Were Looking for Teammates With:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Economics Mathematics or a related field
• 1-5 years of experience in financial services client onboarding account implementation or client service functions within an asset management or financial services environment
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to organize analyze and communicate information clearly; Familiarity with onboarding platforms and internal reporting systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when managing data documentation and workflows
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to collective outcomes
• Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and the ability to escalate issues appropriately

The base salary range for this role is $70000 $95000 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.

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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.