Senior Associate, Investment Operations - Portfolio Control

Responsibilities

• New Account Startup/Onboarding - Prepare documentation to complete counterparty welcome packages for separately managed accounts, complete internal system setups, and act as a liaison between stakeholders.
• Market Documentation - Open local markets for funds and maintain market and compliance documentation throughout the life of the fund.
• Tax Reporting - Respond to client inquiries regarding fund taxes; facilitate K-1 and Canadian tax filings, Form 5500, PFIC and other tax reporting.
• Technical Skills - Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with portfolio accounting systems (e.g., Advent Geneva or similar) preferred. Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) a plus.
• We're Looking for Teammates With:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics or Economics preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or related roles.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities across daily tasks and long-term projects.
• Self-starter; highly motivated and driven individual with a strong work ethic and integrity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a detail-oriented approach and a solid foundation in financial accounting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across daily tasks and long-term projects while effectively solving complex problems.
• Effective communicator with experience working cross-functionally and with external partners.
• Ability to serve as a point of escalation for operational issues, driving root cause analysis and coordinating resolution across internal teams and external partners.
• The base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $125,000 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

Benefits

Additional Information

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 role is in the Portfolio Control group within the Investment Operations department. The Portfolio Control team sits at the intersection of operations, fund accounting, and external service providers, with a focus on oversight, control, and issue resolution across client portfolios and Acadian funds. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of portfolio data, managing key operational relationships, and supporting the lifecycle of client accounts from onboarding through ongoing maintenance. In this role, you will gain exposure to a broad range of asset classes, global markets, and operational workflows, with opportunities to drive process improvements and interact with key internal and external stakeholders. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

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