Principal Architect, Enterprise Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management LLC in Boston is seeking an experienced Business Systems Architect to join the Performance Attribution Group and Investment Operations. You will solve complex business problems and shape technology that supports portfolio performance, including data, workflows, pricing, and reporting.

This full-time on-site role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with on-site presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Business Systems Analysis experience within the investment management industry.
• Significant experience supporting Performance & Attribution, Securities Operations, Investment Operations, Portfolio Accounting, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success building trusted partnerships with business stakeholders and delivering technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships across PAG, Investment Operations, Client Reporting, Enterprise Technology, and vendors to drive outcomes.
• Lead analysis from concept through implementation, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Analyze complex investment workflows, data, and processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Investigate issues across systems, identify root causes, and partner to implement solutions.
• Help shape Acadian’s Performance & Attribution technology capabilities to evolving needs.
• Partner with engineers, architects, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions.
• Continuously explore emerging technologies and pursue better ways of working.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge to bring clarity to complex challenges.

Skills

Business Systems Analysis

Performance & Attribution

Securities Operations

Investment Operations

Portfolio Accounting

Agile methodologies

Data technologies

B-One, FactSet, Snowflake, SQL, Table

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 – $220,000per 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 compensationand 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.