Acadian Asset Management · 1 day ago
Senior Quant Developer, Investment Analytics and Data
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expAcadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing. The Senior Quant Developer will work collaboratively with the Research, Portfolio Management, and Data teams to develop and implement new models and build analytic tools integral to the investment process.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Develop, validate and enhance Acadian’s proprietary forecast, risk, transaction cost and attribution models on Acadian’s quantitative research and production infrastructure
Implement, enhance and support Acadian’s data platform and modeling infrastructure
Work with quantitative portfolio managers to build tools and software libraries to advance analytics platforms using machine learning techniques
Build systems to gather, cleanse and integrate data from various sources for research and modelling needs
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with an outstanding academic record in a technical field such as science, engineering or mathematics, with 3+ years of experience as a developer for an investment firm; or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience
Hands on development experience in Python (pandas, sklearn, statmodels, cvxopt, etc). Familiar with popular machine learning algorithms and packages
Good understanding of software system development life cycles
Experience in using and building high performance computers, containers, pipelines/scheduling and their relevant tools
Familiar with financial data series, building and optimizing data structures and operating data delivery platforms
Strong mathematical and advanced analytic skills and the ability to clearly articulate the approach, process and results in verbal, graphical and written form
Creativity, enthusiasm, collegiality and the ability to excel in a self-starting environment
Strong work ethics and roll up your sleeves attitude to deliver projects under tight schedule
Great attention to details
Preferred
CFA charter is a plus
Familiarity with large language model (LLM) tools and applications (e.g., prompt engineering, API integration, or agentic workflow) is a strong plus
Benefits
Discretionary incentive compensation
Comprehensive benefits program
Health
Retirement
Wellness offerings
Company
Acadian Asset Management
Acadian Asset Management LLC is an investment adviser headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$375M2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $375M
2014-10-10IPO
Leadership Team
John Chisholm
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Kelly Young
Chief Executive Officer
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