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 $170 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 Client Group Intern will support Acadian’s Global Client Group, gaining hands-on exposure to one or more client-facing functions, including Business Development and Client Relationship Management. This internship is designed to give students hands‑on exposure to the key components of the client lifecycle within an institutional asset manager, including initial engagement with consultants and supporting ongoing relationships with clients. Interns will develop an understanding of how client teams collaborate with investment, operations, and compliance groups to deliver high‑quality client service. By the end of the internship, students will have gained practical experience working with data, communicating with internal stakeholders, and supporting real-world client processes.
Our Client Group Internship is a ten week (late May to late July), paid summer opportunity for undergraduate students who are entering their senior year of undergraduate study. Interns will be expected on-site in the Boston office a minimum of 4 days a week.
What You’ll Do:
- Support client and business development initiatives through hands-on, project-based assignments
- Assist with updating and maintaining client and business development information in Salesforce and other internal systems
- Assist with creating, organizing, and updating internal documentation and content on internal websites
- Contribute to research or content projects, including those leveraging AI tools, with guidance from the team
- Conduct basic market and competitive research to support client and consultant engagement
- Shadow Associates across Business Development and Client Relationship Management to gain exposure to external-facing roles
- Provide ad-hoc support to Associates, including meeting preparation, note-taking, and follow-up activities, as appropriate
- Learn how client teams collaborate with investment, operations, and compliance partners to deliver high-quality client service
- Participate in Acadian’s structured intern program, including training sessions, educational programming, and networking opportunities
- Develop foundational professional skills through hands-on work, feedback, and mentorship
We’re Looking For Teammates With:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
- Demonstrated interest in capital markets, investment management, institutional clients, or relationship‑driven roles
- Comfort working with structured data; familiarity with Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables a plus)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Initiative and dependability in seeing tasks through to completion
- Experience with responsible use of AI tooling is appreciated but not expected
The pay range for this role is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on your degree level and class year.
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 [email protected].
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.
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What We Do
Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager. Founded in 1986, Acadian is head-quartered in Boston, with affiliates in London, Singapore, and Sydney. We find our edge in the convergence of talented people, rich data, and powerful tools – all underpinned by a collegial culture with an ardent appetite for continuous research and healthy debate. Building on the idea that markets are inefficient, we were among the first firms in the world to apply data and technology to the systematic evaluation of global investments. With over 35 years of data-driven insights, we manage equity and credit strategies intended to deliver active returns and alternative strategies designed to deliver absolute, uncorrelated results. Our sustainable investing capabilities provide a platform for both client-specific solutions and a cutting-edge approach to engagement. DISCLOSURE: Acadian Asset Management is not responsible for the content provided on any linked external site and makes no warranties, express or implied, for the accuracy of any content or use of a third-party website and assumes no liability for any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions for third-party website content. While Acadian is providing a link to a third-party website, Acadian does not control, approve, or endorse the website or any of its contents, its sponsor, or any of the policies, activities, products, or services offered on the site or by any advertiser on the site.
