Senior Associate, Investment Operations - Portfolio Control

About Acadian Asset Management

Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager headquartered in Boston with offices in Singapore, London, and Sydney. Since 1986, we have managed over $232 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwide—including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. We leverage advanced technology, rich datasets, and multidisciplinary expertise to deliver data-driven investment solutions.

Position Overview

Join our Portfolio Control group within the Investment Operations department. This team sits at the intersection of operations, fund accounting, and external service providers, focusing on oversight, control, and issue resolution across client portfolios and Acadian funds. You will ensure portfolio data integrity, manage critical operational relationships, and support the complete lifecycle of client accounts from onboarding through ongoing maintenance. You'll gain exposure to diverse asset classes, global markets, and operational workflows with opportunities to drive process improvements and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment: Hybrid—3 days per week on-site in Boston office.

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Oversight: Oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle-office functions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies across internal systems and external providers. Interact with custodians, prime brokers, and derivative counterparties to support fund launches, trading, collateral management, and account maintenance. Reconcile proxy-voting reports and address inquiries from external and internal stakeholders.
• New Account Onboarding: Prepare documentation for counterparty welcome packages for separately managed accounts, complete internal system setups, and serve as liaison between stakeholders.
• Fund Administration: Manage fund expense processes including budgeting, accruals, invoice review, and payments. Prepare regulatory, compliance, and tax filings; support audits and research exceptions or breaches. Collaborate with external auditors and counterparties on audited financial statements.
• Market Documentation: Open local markets for funds and maintain market and compliance documentation throughout fund lifecycles.
• Tax Reporting: Respond to client inquiries regarding tax reporting and related matters.

Why Join Acadian

We foster a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and innovation thrives. We offer flexible hybrid work, strong benefits, and a casual yet focused office culture designed to support meaningful, collaborative work.