Principal Architect, Enterprise Systems

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 $232 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:

Youll partner with the Performance Attribution Group (PAG) and Investment Operations to solve complex business problems and shape the technology that supports one of the firms core investment capabilities.

Were looking for an experienced Business Systems Architect who combines strong technology and analytical skills with a deep understanding of Performance & Attribution Securities Operations or related investment operations disciplines. You should be comfortable working with the data and workflows behind portfolio performancefrom securities transactions positions pricing and benchmarks through performance calculation attribution and downstream reporting.

Were looking for someone who is motivated by solving business problemsnot just gathering requirements. Success in this role comes from curiosity sound judgment and a genuine desire to understand how the business works before designing practical technology solutions.

This is a full-time on-site position based in Boston Massachusetts. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

What Youll Do:

• Build trusted relationships across the Performance Attribution Group (PAG) Investment Operations Client Reporting Enterprise Technology and strategic technology vendors to drive successful business outcomes.
• Lead analysis from concept through implementation translating business needs into practical technology solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Analyze complex investment workflows data and business processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency data quality and operational resiliency.
• Investigate business and data issues across systems identify root causes and partner with business and technology teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Help shape the future of Acadians Performance & Attribution technology capabilities by aligning technology with evolving business needs.
• Partner with software engineers architects and technology vendors to deliver scalable high-quality technology solutions.
• Continuously explore emerging technologies and better ways of working. We value curiosity thoughtful experimentation and continuous learning in pursuit of better business outcomes.
• Mentor teammates share knowledge and bring structure and clarity to complex business and technology challenges.

Were Looking for Teammates With:

• 10 years of Business Systems Analysis experience supporting technology within the investment management industry.
• Significant experience supporting Performance & Attribution Securities Operations Investment Operations Portfolio Accounting or related investment management functions.
• Demonstrated success building trusted partnerships with business stakeholders and delivering technology solutions that solve complex business problems.
• Experience leading business analysis throughout the software delivery lifecycle within an Agile environment.
• Outstanding analytical facilitation communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with investment management platforms and enterprise data technologies including BISAM B-One FactSet Performance Snowflake SQL and Tableau.
• Strong ownership mindset intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously learn experiment and improve the way work gets done.

The base salary range for this role is $190000 $220000per 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 compensationand 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.