Business Development & Client Service Associate

Acadian Asset Management; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

On-site Sydney office

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management in Sydney seeks a proactive professional to support institutional and wealth client service and sales, including preparing meeting materials, client reporting, notes, and follow-up in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication, project management, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in finance.

Acadian supports a hybrid model with on-site work at least 3 days per week in the Sydney office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business/Economics/Accounting is preferred.
• Ambition to complete CFA is noted.

Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with internal Acadian team, clients, prospects and consultants.
• Provide client service and sales support to the relationship management team.
• Schedule and track meetings with sales and client service teams.
• Prepare presentations and materials for clients and prospects.
• Oversee new account start-ups and closures.
• Ensure activities comply with internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal groups to meet reporting requirements and complete reporting.
• Work with global teams to complete RFPs and questionnaires.

Skills

Strong service mentality

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business/Economics/Accounting

CFA (ambition to complete)

Job description

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 $232 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

This Sydney based position requires strong communication and project management skills to support Acadian’s institutional and wealth client service and sales processes. This is a fast paced role that is a direct route into institutional and wealth management client service and sales. Aspects of this role include: preparing meeting materials, preparing reporting for clients and consultants, writing meeting notes and executing follow up. Work ethic, attention to detail, communication skills, commitment, interest in finance and a passion to succeed are the key attributes of the successful candidate.

Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Sydney office a minimum of 3 days a week.

What You’ll Do

• Build effective working relationships with the internal Acadian team, institutional, wholesale and retail clients, prospects and consultants
• Provide client service and sales support to all members of the relationship management team
• Schedule and track meetings in conjunction with sales and client service teams
• Prepare presentations and materials for clients and prospects
• Oversee new account start-ups and closures
• Ensure all activities are undertaken within Acadian’s internal control and compliance framework
• Work with internal groups to ensure all reporting requirements are met and internal management systems are current; Assist with completing client and consultant reporting requirements
• Work closely with global teams to complete consultant, researcher and prospect RFPs and questionnaires

We’re Looking For Teammates With

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Commerce/Business/Economics/Accounting; Ambition to complete further study, e.g. CFA
• 3-5 years experience in the Financial Services industry, preferably funds management
• Strong service mentality to respond quickly and professionally to prospect and team needs
• Accomplished independent worker but possessing strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of colleagues in a fast-paced environment
• Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal; Strong analytical skills; Well organised and exceptional attention to detail

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.