Hybrid Senior Associate, Investment Operations

Acadian Asset Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management, a global investment manager headquartered in Boston, seeks a Portfolio Controller in Investment Operations. You will oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle-office activities, coordinate onboarding, ensure accurate tax and regulatory filings, and drive process improvements across markets and providers.

The role offers a hybrid on-site schedule in Boston and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics or Economics is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in investment operations or related roles.
• Strong analytical and financial accounting foundation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle-office functions; resolve discrepancies.
• Onboard new accounts and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage fund expense processes, budgeting, accruals, and payments; support audits.
• Open local markets for funds and maintain market/compliance documentation.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding fund taxes and filings.
• Identify process improvements and leverage AI to enhance scalability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics or Economics

Tools

Advent Geneva

Tableau

Job description

Acadian Asset Management, a global investment manager headquartered in Boston, seeks a Portfolio Controller in Investment Operations. You will oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle-office activities, coordinate onboarding, ensure accurate tax and regulatory filings, and drive process improvements across markets and providers.

The role offers a hybrid on-site schedule in Boston and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.