Business Development Associate

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 $120 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:          

This London based position brings strong communication and project management skills to support Acadian’s sales and consultant relations process in Continental Europe. This is a fast-paced role that is a direct route into institutional investment sales. Aspects of this role include; preparing meeting materials, communicating with prospects and consultants, writing meeting notes, executing follow up, competitor analysis, and generally ensuring the sales and consultant message is as effective as it can be. Business fluency in English is required, knowledge of German and/or Italian helpful. Work ethic, commitment, interest in finance and a passion to succeed are the key attributes of the successful candidate.

Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the London office 3 days a week.

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with the Sales Director, involved in various aspects of the relationship building and sales processes.
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls in conjunction with sales and consultant relations teams.
• Oversee and prepare meeting materials.
• Ensure RFPs are co-ordinated internally and have input into final messaging.
• Attend meetings (where possible) and calls, write meeting notes and ensure follow-up is completed, which can involve analytical/quantitative analysis.
• Ensure effective internal coordination across groups in a timely and organized fashion, and ensuring prospect and consultant communication.
• Ability to undertake research on target markets, identifying potential prospects and suitable strategies.
• Be actively involved in ad-hoc projects.
• Work with the team to improve / customize marketing & client material.
• Handle new account start-ups.

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; IMC or working towards the CFA/CAIA is desirable.
• 2-5 years experience in a similar role with a global company.
• Business fluency in English required plus an additional European language helpful (German and/or Italian preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, highly proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel & PowerPoint.
• Well organized and strong attention to detail.
• An accomplished independent worker, but possessing strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• A dedicated, energetic and confident individual who has a strong interest in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Strong service mentality to respond quickly and professionally to prospect and team needs.