Performance & Attribution Specialist

Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates located in Singapore, London, and Sydney. As of March 31, 2024, the firm managed approximately US$110 billion on behalf of major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad.

Position Overview:

The Performance and Attribution Group is charged with ensuring prompt, accurate data, calculations and reporting for all portfolios and composites, as well as other performance-related analytics for a variety of purposes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for investments and problem solving, along with strong technical skills, great attention to detail, analytical skills, and communication skills. Excel, SQL, data validation experience, and a solid mathematics background are preferred.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with Global Client Group and other internal teams to ensure prompt, accurate performance information for consultant databases, client requests and questionnaires. Review and validate benchmark, accounting, performance attribution data, and results for accuracy. Maintain monthly and ad hoc report production schedule to facilitate deadline-oriented projects and objectives. Run and analyze attributions using third-party and proprietary systems; provide qualitative and quantitative attribution analysis internally/externally as requested. Provide quality assurance of output from performance and attribution systems and resolution of issues. Identify improvements to existing processes to further gain operational efficiency and productivity.

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

• Bachelor’s degree; progress towards graduate degree and/or CIPM/CFA certification a plus. Two years of work experience in investment operations or performance/attribution, (or support of) preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills. Must possess extensive problem solving, troubleshooting skills, and strong attention to detail. Must be flexible, able to work independently and within a team-oriented environment. Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here:

Acadian is a quantitative investment firm where ideas are empowered by technology. Our team is made up of a diverse mix of professionals who thrive in a culture that fosters ingenuity through collaboration and transparency.  We offer a casual office environment, top-notch benefits, and excellent professional and personal development opportunities.

To apply for this position or view Acadian’s open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at: http://www.acadian-asset.com/careers/Job-opportunities. 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 recruiting@acadian-asset.com.

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.