Junior Quant Portfolio Construction & Trading Analyst

acadianassetmanagementllc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness offerings

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management LLC, a global, data-driven investment manager headquartered in Boston, seeks an entry-level Analyst to join Portfolio Construction and Trading. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to portfolio implementation, trading, and quantitative analysis, applying Python and AI tools to real-world investment challenges.

The role emphasizes data-driven workflows, collaboration across teams, and hybrid work with on-site presence in Boston 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field.
• Strong technical aptitude with Python, data analysis, scripting, or workflow automation.
• Interest in AI, machine learning, generative AI, coding assistants, or other emerging technologies.
• Interest in financial markets, quantitative investing, portfolio construction, trading, market microstructure, and investment technology.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from experienced trading and investment professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation and management of quantitative investment strategies, including portfolio construction, portfolio review, rebalancing, order creation, trade review, and execution.
• Assist with cash flow management and monitoring of client portfolios, investment exposures, and guideline adherence.
• Use Python, AI-enabled tools, and other technologies to analyze data, automate recurring workflows, improve reporting, and reduce manual processes.
• Conduct quantitative analysis related to portfolio optimization, transaction costs, execution quality, market conditions, broker performance, risk exposures, and portfolio characteristics.
• Produce and enhance transaction cost analysis and other reporting used to evaluate trading outcomes and support decision-making.
• Investigate data issues, process exceptions, and workflow inefficiencies, and help develop practical, scalable solutions.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Scripting

Workflow automation

AI tools

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Python

Job description

Acadian Asset Management LLC, a global, data-driven investment manager headquartered in Boston, seeks an entry-level Analyst to join Portfolio Construction and Trading. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to portfolio implementation, trading, and quantitative analysis, applying Python and AI tools to real-world investment challenges.

The role emphasizes data-driven workflows, collaboration across teams, and hybrid work with on-site presence in Boston 3 days a week.