Consultant Relations Associate - Institutional Relationship Management & Business Development

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 $120 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwide—including 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. We’re united by a shared purpose: delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work that’s both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, strong benefits, and a casual but focused office culture—all designed to support the meaningful, collaborative work that defines Acadian.

Position Overview: 

The Consultant Relations Associate position supports Acadian’s investment consultant engagement efforts in North America which encompasses aspects of both relationship management and business development.  This is a fast-paced role supporting senior members of the team. The position will interface with our consultant partners and requires significant internal collaboration across our Global Client Group, Investment, Operations and Compliance teams. Aspects of the role include regular and ongoing communication with internal teams and external contacts, coordinating, preparing and participating in consultant meetings and follow-up, maintaining lists of consultant contacts and opportunities, and coordinating monthly updates and outreach. This position is ideal for a dedicated, proactive, and motivated individual who understands the financial services industry and is seeking a long-term career in consultant relations, institutional sales, and/or other client-facing roles. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

 What You’ll Do:

• Facilitate, schedule and prepare materials for consultant meetings
• Attend meetings/conference calls and write-up notes
• Ensure prompt responses to consultant inquiries and requests
• Manage and facilitate cash flows
• Maintain contacts, opportunities and activities in CRM system
• Facilitate targeted consultant communications
• Respond regularly to consultant inquiries and manage RFP/RFI/DDQ processes
• Provide ongoing qualitative and quantitative data maintenance to third-party consultant databases
• Acquire an understanding of Acadian’s business processes and functional groups
• Act as a resource for Consultant Relations team members for ad hoc projects
• Be seen as a trusted, approachable and reliable contact for both our external consultants and internal teams

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

• Bachelor’s degree, finance/economics background a plus
• 1-5 years of financial industry experience 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow through
• Superior organization skills and the ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment   
• Team player with strong business judgment and positive attitude

The base salary range for this role is $70,000 – $90,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadian’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, retirement, and wellness offerings.