Acadian Asset Management
About Acadian Asset Management
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 $150 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. Our people foster a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and innovation thrives. 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
The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) within the Client Service Application Support team will drive ongoing report automation and workflow optimization using the Seismic platform. This high‑visibility role has direct exposure to multiple business groups across the organization and serves as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders and technical resources. The BSA will deliver business and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and elevate the client experience. The position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of marketing materials and reporting capabilities within a global financial services environment. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on‑site in the Boston office three days a week.
What You’ll Do
Partner with business and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable, user‑friendly system solutions Lead template and report development within the Seismic platform or similar tools Perform monthly validation checks, impact analyses, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy Gather and synthesize stakeholder feedback to enhance self‑service capabilities and streamline workflows Analyze existing business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, risk reduction, and capability expansion Act as a liaison across cross‑functional groups, including Marketing Production, Product Strategy, Client Reporting, Performance & Attribution, Client Communication, and IT Research, evaluate, and implement new Seismic features and enhancements to continuously improve user experience Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Seismic configuration, workflows, and reporting standards
We’re Looking For Teammates With
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field Proven Seismic template and report development experience (required) Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry Strong foundation in data analysis, statistics, and relational databases Basic programming knowledge: proficiency in SQL and VBA preferred Familiarity with JSON structures, as well as tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Teams Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under critical deadlines
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Non‑Discrimination Statement
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.
Contact & Apply
To apply for this position or view Acadian’s open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at: http://www.acadian‑asset.com/careers/Job‑opportunities. We will contact only selected candidates. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at recruiting@acadian‑asset.com.
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Locations & Salary
Cambridge, MA – $111,000.00‑$177,000.00 Natick, MA – $65,000.00‑$75,000.00 Waltham, MA – $58,000.00‑$92,000.00 Boston, MA – $90,000.00‑$120,000.00 Boston, MA – $64,000.00‑$80,000.00 Greater Boston – $55,000.00‑$70,000.00 Boston, MA – $66,019.00‑$99,029.00
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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 $150 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. Our people foster a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and innovation thrives. 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
The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) within the Client Service Application Support team will drive ongoing report automation and workflow optimization using the Seismic platform. This high‑visibility role has direct exposure to multiple business groups across the organization and serves as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders and technical resources. The BSA will deliver business and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and elevate the client experience. The position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of marketing materials and reporting capabilities within a global financial services environment. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on‑site in the Boston office three days a week.
What You’ll Do
Partner with business and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable, user‑friendly system solutions Lead template and report development within the Seismic platform or similar tools Perform monthly validation checks, impact analyses, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy Gather and synthesize stakeholder feedback to enhance self‑service capabilities and streamline workflows Analyze existing business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, risk reduction, and capability expansion Act as a liaison across cross‑functional groups, including Marketing Production, Product Strategy, Client Reporting, Performance & Attribution, Client Communication, and IT Research, evaluate, and implement new Seismic features and enhancements to continuously improve user experience Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Seismic configuration, workflows, and reporting standards
We’re Looking For Teammates With
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field Proven Seismic template and report development experience (required) Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry Strong foundation in data analysis, statistics, and relational databases Basic programming knowledge: proficiency in SQL and VBA preferred Familiarity with JSON structures, as well as tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Teams Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under critical deadlines
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Non‑Discrimination Statement
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.
Contact & Apply
To apply for this position or view Acadian’s open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at: http://www.acadian‑asset.com/careers/Job‑opportunities. We will contact only selected candidates. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at recruiting@acadian‑asset.com.
Referrals
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acadian Asset Management by 2x
Locations & Salary
Cambridge, MA – $111,000.00‑$177,000.00 Natick, MA – $65,000.00‑$75,000.00 Waltham, MA – $58,000.00‑$92,000.00 Boston, MA – $90,000.00‑$120,000.00 Boston, MA – $64,000.00‑$80,000.00 Greater Boston – $55,000.00‑$70,000.00 Boston, MA – $66,019.00‑$99,029.00
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