Performance and Attribution Analyst

Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates located in Singapore, London, and Sydney. As of March 31, 2025, the firm managed approximately US$122 billion on behalf of major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad.

Position Overview:

The Performance and Attribution Group is charged with ensuring prompt, accurate calculation and reporting for all portfolios and composites, as well as other performance-related analytics for a variety of purposes. The ideal candidate will have investment knowledge, strong technical, analytical, and communication skills, great attention to detail, and experience with data-related projects. Proficiency in Excel, data validation experience, and a solid mathematics background are required. Experience with hedge fund administration and SQL are a plus.

Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are onsite in the Boston office 3 days/week.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete complex, performance-related, quantitative analyses under tight deadlines for internal and external clients
• Monitor return data and processes to verify accuracy; collaborate with IT and fund accounting personnel to resolve issues
• Partner with relationship management and marketing personnel to field ad hoc inquiries from clients and prospects
• Generate and analyze attribution using both third-party and proprietary systems; provide qualitative and quantitative insights from Brinson-style attribution to internal and external parties as requested
• Identify enhancements to processes and policies to boost efficiency; assist with internal projects in pursuit of this aim
• Ensure prompt delivery of accurate performance data for recurring, deadline-oriented reporting
• Support onboarding of new accounts by ensuring that correct portfolio specifications are reflected in internal systems

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, or other analytical discipline; progress towards graduate degree and/or CIPM/CFA certification are pluses
• At least two years of work experience in performance/attribution function
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess extensive problem solving and troubleshooting skills and exhibit strong attention to detail
• Must be flexible; able to work independently and within a team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines

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 recruiting@acadian-asset.com.

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, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.