Associate Portfolio Manager - Long/Short Strategies
- Employer
- Acadian Asset Management, Inc. - Boston, MA
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts (US)
- Salary
- Competitive + bonus
- Closing date
- Sep 1, 2019
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- Job Function
- Portfolio Management: Alternatives
- Industry Sector
- Asset Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Develop a solid understanding of the drivers of portfolio performance and positioning across the entire range of L/S strategies
- Participate in ongoing research on our stock selection models and all aspects of portfolio construction in order to generate model/process improvement ideas
- Leverage the firm’s research resources (L/S, Global Equity Research, Portfolio Construction, etc.), to execute complex research projects while also being able to work independently
- Contribute to enhancing the L/S attribution framework
- Articulate research results to the L/S team, research and investment teams, and senior management
- Explain our research, investment process, and results to prospects and clients. Support the marketing and client service efforts by providing answers to client and prospect questions
- Provide regular investment commentary for the L/S suite of funds
- Work in close collaboration with other teams (Hedge Fund Operations, IT, Client Reporting, etc.) to continue to strengthen all operational aspects of the L/S business
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field; graduate degree and/or CFA is strongly preferred
- A minimum of 5-10 years of prior work experience, preferably in quantitative investing/research
- Strong programming skills (Python preferred) and experience working with visualization tools such as Tableau or Qlik
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistics and/or econometrics and experience working with large data sets (3rd party and proprietary)
- World-class analytical skills and the ability to clearly articulate the approach, process and results in verbal, graphical and written form
- Willingness and ability to work in a collegial, results-oriented environment – must be a strong team player
- Interest in following financial markets and a strong quantitative orientation for investing
- Drive to deliver on high value projects and a roll up your sleeves attitude
- Travel will be required up to 20-30% of the time
To apply for this position or view Acadian’s open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at https://www.acadian-asset.com/careers/job-opportunities. We will contact only selected candidates.
It is the policy of Acadian Asset Management LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, or sexual orientation.
Company
Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates located in Singapore, London, and Sydney. As of June 30, 2022, the firm managed approximately US$90 billion on behalf of major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad.
- Website
- http://www.acadian-asset.com/
- Telephone
- 6178503350
- Location
-
260 FRANKLIN ST
BOSTON
MA
02110
US
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