Operations Specialist - Portfolio Control

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
Financial Services
The Role

Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates located in Singapore, London, and Sydney. As of September 30, 2024, the firm managed approximately US$120 on behalf of major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad.

Position Overview:

The role is in the Portfolio Control team of the investment operations department responsible for all aspects related to fund operations oversight, fund administration, portfolio accounting, account onboarding/startup, tax reporting, market documentation and Proxy voting for client assets under management at Acadian Asset Management LLC.

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

What You’ll Do:

  • Fund Oversight-– Oversee portfolio accounting, custody and the middle office functions. Ensure accuracy of market values and review performance. Foster strong relationships with custodians, middle office and brokers to ensure proper attention and maintenance of client accounts. Reconcile proxy voting reports and address inquiries from both external and internal parties.
  • New Account Startup/onboarding– Prepare documentation to complete custodian welcome packages, complete internal system setups, and act as a liaison between stakeholders
  • Fund Administration - Oversee fund payments, process invoices, set budgets, and handle daily accruals. Prepare regulatory, compliance, and tax filings; research and resolve breaches. Collaborate with external auditors and banks to finalize audited financial statements.
  • Market Documentation – Responsible for opening markets for funds, maintaining all local market/compliance documentation throughout the life of the fund.
  • Tax Reporting - Responsible for answering client inquiries regarding taxes, facilitate the K-1 and Canadian tax filings, Form 5500 and any other tax reporting.
  • Operational Strategy - find strategic opportunities to reduce cost, add efficiency, and to add value to internally.

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or Economics preferred
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience in the investment industry; Understanding of international market documentation, trading requirements, tax and audit principles, and account onboarding processes helpful
  • Must be proficient in MS Office 365 with an emphasis on Excel
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills


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 [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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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
411 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

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.

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