Intern, Investment Research
Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates located in Singapore, London, and Sydney. As of June 30, 2024, the firm managed approximately US$112 billion on behalf of major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad.
Position Overview:
We are seeking several exceptionally talented and motivated individuals for the position of Investment Research Intern. Interns will have the opportunity to work with senior researchers and portfolio managers. This is a hands-on opportunity for individuals to gain experience at a top-tier quantitative investment management firm. Successful candidates will apply their skills in a dynamic work environment to support the development of sophisticated investment models.
Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; Interns will be expected on-site in the Boston office a minimum of 3 days a week.
What You’ll Do:
- Conducting analysis of text data using various algorithmic approaches, e.g., reliably to extract and identify key entities
- Assisting with portfolio oversight across different strategies, including risk management and attribution; researching better alpha transfer into portfolios
- Writing code and analyzing data to test potential improvements to Acadian’s investment process
We’re Looking for Teammates With:
- Progress towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in finance, math, computer science or other analytical discipline required
- Programming experience required; working knowledge of Python and SQL preferred
- Strong statistics and data management skills and a willingness to independently dissect, evaluate, and interpret results
- Ability to translate qualitative intuition and insights into testable hypotheses
- Motivation to learn quickly and formulate ideas independently
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with other interns and investment professionals
Why Work Here:
Acadian is a quantitative investment firm where ideas are empowered by technology. Our team is made up of a diverse mix of professionals who thrive in a culture that fosters ingenuity through collaboration and transparency. We offer a casual office environment, top-notch benefits, and excellent professional and personal development opportunities.
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.
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.