Senior Associate, Investment Operations - Portfolio Control

<div class="content-intro"><p>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 $195 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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p> <p>The role is in the Portfolio Control group within the Investment Operations department. The Portfolio Control team sits at the intersection of operations, fund accounting, and external service providers, with a focus on oversight, control, and issue resolution across client portfolios and Acadian funds. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of portfolio data, managing key operational relationships, and supporting the lifecycle of client accounts from onboarding through ongoing maintenance. In this role, you will gain exposure to a broad range of asset classes, global markets, and operational workflows, with opportunities to drive process improvements and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.</p> <p>Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fund Oversight — Oversee portfolio accounting, custody, and middle-office functions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies across internal systems and external providers. Interact with custodians, prime brokers, and derivative counterparties (e.g., ISDA relationships) to support new fund launches, trading, collateral, and account maintenance activities. Reconcile proxy-voting reports and address inquiries from external and internal parties.</li> <li>New Account Startup/Onboarding — Prepare documentation to complete counterparty welcome packages for separately managed accounts, complete internal system setups, and act as a liaison between stakeholders.</li> <li>Fund Administration — Manage and participate in oversight of fund expense processes