Principal Architect, Enterprise Systems

Acadian Asset Management; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management in Boston, MA is seeking a seasoned Business Systems Architect to join our Performance Attribution/Investment Operations teams. You’ll translate complex investment workflows into practical technology solutions that deliver measurable value and support portfolio performance data, calculations, and reporting.

This full-time, on-site role offers a hybrid work environment with three days on-site in the Boston office, commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Business Systems Analysis in investment management.
• Experience in Performance & Attribution, Securities Operations, or Investment Operations.
• Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders and deliver tech solutions.
• Experience leading BA work throughout Agile software delivery lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with investment platforms and enterprise data tech (BISAM B-One, FactSet, Snowflake, SQL, Tableau).
• Strong ownership mindset, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships across PAG, Investment Ops, Client Reporting, and tech vendors.
• Lead analysis from concept to implementation translating business needs into tech solutions.
• Analyze investment workflows to improve efficiency, data quality, and resiliency.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive sustainable solutions with teams.
• Shape Acadian's Performance & Attribution technology capabilities to evolving needs.
• Partner with engineers and vendors to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Explore emerging technologies and promote better ways of working.
• Mentor teammates and bring structure to complex challenges.

Skills

Business Systems Analysis

Performance & Attribution

Investment Operations

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Data Technologies

Analytical & problem-solving

Mentoring

Tools

BISAM B-One

FactSet Performance

Snowflake

SQL

Tableau

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

You'll partner with the Performance Attribution Group (PAG) and Investment Operations to solve complex business problems and shape the technology that supports one of the firm's core investment capabilities.

We're looking for an experienced Business Systems Architect who combines strong technology and analytical skills with a deep understanding of Performance & Attribution, Securities Operations, or related investment operations disciplines. You should be comfortable working with the data and workflows behind portfolio performance—from securities, transactions, positions, pricing, and benchmarks through performance calculation, attribution, and downstream reporting.

We're looking for someone who is motivated by solving business problems—not just gathering requirements. Success in this role comes from curiosity, sound judgment, and a genuine desire to understand how the business works before designing practical technology solutions.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Boston, Massachusetts. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

What You’ll Do

• Build trusted relationships across the Performance Attribution Group (PAG), Investment Operations, Client Reporting, Enterprise Technology, and strategic technology vendors to drive successful business outcomes.
• Lead analysis from concept through implementation, translating business needs into practical technology solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Analyze complex investment workflows, data, and business processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and operational resiliency.
• Investigate business and data issues across systems, identify root causes, and partner with business and technology teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Help shape the future of Acadian's Performance & Attribution technology capabilities by aligning technology with evolving business needs.
• Partner with software engineers, architects, and technology vendors to deliver scalable, high-quality technology solutions.
• Continuously explore emerging technologies and better ways of working. We value curiosity, thoughtful experimentation, and continuous learning in pursuit of better business outcomes.
• Mentor teammates, share knowledge, and bring structure and clarity to complex business and technology challenges.

We’re Looking For Teammates With

• 10+ years of Business Systems Analysis experience supporting technology within the investment management industry.
• Significant experience supporting Performance & Attribution, Securities Operations, Investment Operations, Portfolio Accounting, or related investment management functions.
• Demonstrated success building trusted partnerships with business stakeholders and delivering technology solutions that solve complex business problems.
• Experience leading business analysis throughout the software delivery lifecycle within an Agile environment.
• Outstanding analytical, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with investment management platforms and enterprise data technologies, including BISAM B-One, FactSet Performance, Snowflake, SQL, and Tableau.
• Strong ownership mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to continuously learn, experiment, and improve the way work gets done.

The base salary range for this role is $190,000 – $220,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadian’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, retirement, and wellness offerings.

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.