Partner closely with the SVP to support and manage priorities, meeting cadence, and key business initiatives
Track deliverables, action items, and ongoing projects across the Global Business Services team
Perform data analysis, validation, and reporting to support business insights and decision-making
Maintain and organize project plans, documentation, workflows, and reference materials across multiple workstreams and tools
Help coordinate cross-functional initiatives and proactively follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and alignment
Support vendor and subscription management, including contract tracking, renewals, and related coordination
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and leverage technology solutions
Prepare presentations, dashboards, summaries, and other materials to support communication and reporting needs
Provide flexible project and operational support across onboarding, marketing operations, client reporting, and other Global Business Services initiatives
We're Looking for Teammates With:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in financial services, business operations, marketing operations, or a related role; Interest in business operations, project planning, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness
Strong proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Excel; experience with Tableau, AI tools, or other reporting/automation tools is a plus
Prior experience supporting projects, with the ability to manage timelines, coordinate across teams, and ensure timely execution of key deliverables; Demonstrated ability to bring structure and organization to ambiguous or evolving priorities
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in managing data, documentation, and workflows
Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams; Experience supporting senior leaders and working in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to escalate issues appropriately
A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented mindset, with curiosity and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
The base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In
Benefits
Flexible schedule
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 Global Business Services Associate will work directly with the SVP, Director of Global Business Services, to support the day-to-day coordination and execution of key business and marketing operations across the team. This role will partner closely with the SVP on initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency, enhancing processes, and leveraging technology to help scale and optimize the Global Business Services function. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to teams and functions across the firm while helping guide key projects that support a global business and executive leadership team. The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities will include planning, coordination, reporting, documentation, and data analysis across multiple workstreams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex workflows, driving execution across multiple priorities, and using data and technology to improve how a global business operates and scales.
Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.
Acadianassetmanagementllc · Boston, MA