Full-Time
Associate – Portfolio Implementation Management
Cambridge Associates
1,001-5,000 employees
Global investment advisory and portfolio construction
Compensation Overview
$77.4k - $100.6k/yr
Boston, MA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and at least 3 years of experience in the financial services industry are required.
- Experience in portfolio-related operations is valuable.
- The candidate should demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and oral and written communication skills.
- Superior problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills are required.
- The candidate must be able to work with a singular focus or on several projects simultaneously, independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated skill in project management and prioritization is required.
- A strong interest in and general knowledge of investments, key industry terms, and broad financial concepts are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft Office software are required.
- Investigate and answer operationally driven client and investment team inquiries.
- Coordinate with investment teams to complete ad-hoc operational projects, provide supplemental portfolio analysis, and gather information to aid investment decisions.
- Directly engage with client contacts, investment teams, and other internal business areas to ensure effective communication regarding the implementation of investment decisions.
- Contact investment managers and custodians regarding individual portfolios to execute investment decisions, make changes in performance reporting criteria, and research manager terms.
- Develop and maintain custom portfolio structure exhibits for investment team and client use.
- Knowledge of alternatives, particularly private equity and hedge funds, is preferred.
- Experience with Bloomberg and FactSet is a plus.
Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm that builds bespoke investment portfolios for institutional clients (endowments, foundations, pensions) and private clients (family offices and private individuals). It delivers advisory services and asset class mandates, leveraging a network of managers to guide asset allocation, portfolio construction, and manager selection. Revenue comes from advisory fees and management fees for investment services. The firm differentiates itself by combining global research resources with personalized, boutique client service, with a strong track record in alternative and private investments. It emphasizes long-term outcomes and maintains a high client retention rate across 11 offices worldwide. The goal is to help clients achieve their long-term financial objectives through tailored portfolios and access to a broad range of investment strategies, including alternatives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026-09-05: Denver Employees Retirement Plan selected Cambridge as its outsourced CIO successor.
- 2026-05-21: CEO David Druley framed AI and private markets as demand drivers at Milken.
- 2026-08-18: Cambridge's outsourced CIO win boosts private-client sales and reinforces its customization brand.
What critics are saying
- 2025-10-30: Cambridge cut about 75 employees, signaling fee pressure and slower growth across consulting and OCIO.
- Mercer and S&P now package Cambridge data, threatening its proprietary research moat by 2026.
- If large clients internalize OCIO or shift to low-cost passive mandates, Cambridge's advisory model erodes fast.
What makes Cambridge Associates unique
- 2026-05-06: Cambridge won Family Wealth Report's Outsourced CIO award for customized private-client portfolios.
- 2026-08-24: S&P Global, Mercer, and Cambridge launched standardized private markets datasets across 5,000 funds.
- 2024-11-01: SIGLO acquisition gave Cambridge Zurich access and deeper expertise in private credit, ILS, and impact.
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Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
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↑ 2%Bank of Singapore appoints new head of alternative investments. Benjamin Low joins Bank of Singapore from Cambridge Associates. 29 July 2026 Bank of Singapore has announced the appointment of Benjamin Low as head of alternative investments with effect from 17 August 2026. In his role, Low will lead the growth of the bank's alternatives platform - including private equity, private credit, venture capital, infrastructure and real estate - to meet the investment needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Based in Singapore, he will report to Jean Chia, global chief investment officer. Low joins Bank of Singapore with over 15 years of institutional leadership experience across alternatives strategy, portfolio positioning and manager selection. Most recently, he was head of Asia hedge funds research at Cambridge Associates, where he advised on multi-billion-dollar portfolios for leading endowments, family offices, pension funds and corporate investors. Commenting on Low's appointment, Chia said: "We are excited to welcome Benjamin to further strengthen our investment leadership bench. His strong track record advising sophisticated institutional investors will be instrumental as we focus on our whole portfolio approach to deliver best-in-class investment solutions and differentiated opportunities." "I am confident that Benjamin's expertise will enhance our current capabilities to help clients build resilient, long-term portfolios with greater diversification into alternatives and enhanced portfolio returns, particularly amid today's heightened macroeconomic uncertainty." Earlier this year, Yazid Mahadi, head of funds selection, had his responsibilities expanded to include the development and curation of the bank's hedge fund offering to meet increasing client demand. Amid an increasingly uncertain market environment, interest in alternative investments continues to rise as investors look to diversify their portfolios, mitigate risk and achieve more consistent income and returns. According to private capital database provider Preqin, the global alternatives industry is expected to reach $32trn in assets under management by 2030. MORE ARTICLES ON
Denver pension taps Cambridge as OCIO. The Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) chose Cambridge Associates to succeed Randall Baum, who retires as CIO on Oct. 1 after 18 years at the fund. Get the whole story. AW Monthly $39 / Month - Instantly unlock all new and archived articles - Access to AW Research articles & data - Daily, weekly and monthly e-mail newsletters $390 / Year - Everything in Monthly at a 20% discount - Access to AW Research data downloads and annual Manager/Investor Compendiums - Discounts on advertisement rates
Cambridge Associates recognized on CNBC Elite Advisors 2026 list. Cambridge Associates Jun 24, 2026 Cambridge Associates has been named to CNBC's 2026 Elite Advisors list, an inaugural recognition highlighting leading firms serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The distinction reflects its longstanding commitment to helping ultra-high net worth clients navigate complex investment, wealth, and legacy considerations with the depth, discretion, and sophistication these relationships demand. CNBC's Elite Advisors list recognizes 25 of the country's top investment advisors for ultra-high net worth investors and family offices, chosen for their expertise in serving clients with investible assets of $25 million or more. Ultra-high net worth wealth management extends well beyond traditional portfolio construction, encompassing complex financial and family dynamics such as tax and estate coordination, philanthropy, family governance, business advisory, trust planning, and other private wealth services. At Cambridge Associates, Cambridge Associates LLC. understand that serving these clients demands more than investment insight alone. It requires thoughtful partnership, customized solutions, and the ability to support families and family offices across a broad range of interconnected needs - often spanning generations. Its work is grounded in helping clients pursue their goals with clarity and confidence amid increasingly complex markets and planning decisions. Cambridge Associates LLC. is honored to receive this recognition, which reflects its longstanding commitment to helping ultra-high net worth clients navigate investment, wealth, and legacy considerations with the depth, discretion, and sophistication these relationships require. About Cambridge Associates Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. The firm aims to help pension plans, endowments & foundations, healthcare systems, and private clients achieve their investment goals and maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension and alternative asset class mandates. Contact Cambridge Associates LLC. today. Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026
Icosa Investments with new partner and ILS specialist. The Schwyz-based specialist for alternative fixed-income investment solutions Icosa Investments announces the appointment of Raffaele Dell'Amore as partner and member of the management team. He currently works for Cambridge Associates. Raffaele Dell'Amore is moving from Cambridge Associates. (Image provided) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:14 PM In his new role, he will drive the further expansion and institutionalization of Icosa Investments' offering, with a particular focus on cat bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS), according to a statement on Tuesday. Raffaele Dell'Amore has more than 15 years of experience in portfolio management of ILS and cat bonds and has overseen mandates worth billions in his career. His expertise includes portfolio construction, risk management, and the development of tailored investment solutions for institutional investors. Florian Steiger, CEO of Icosa Investments, and Dell'Amore share a previous professional collaboration: they already worked together at Twelve Capital. Well-known in the cat bond scene Most recently, Dell'Amore worked as managing director and global head of ILS research at Cambridge Associates. For selected Swiss institutional clients, he also acted as an 'outsourced' ILS chief investment officer, supported investment decisions, and advised on ILS portfolios. Previously, he was private ILS strategy lead at Twelve Capital and worked as an ILS portfolio manager at Schroders, where he managed funds focusing on cat bonds and private ILS investments. 'Raffaele is an excellent addition to our leadership team. His in-depth ILS expertise, combined with his analytical mindset and proven ability to design and manage large-volume mandates, will significantly strengthen our platform and offering for institutional clients,' says Icosa CEO Steiger. Related topics. So you don't miss anything: The most important news daily and free of charge.
David Druley chats with Worth Media at the Milken Global Conference. Cambridge Associates May 21, 2026 At the Milken Global Conference, David Druley, Cambridge Associates' CEO, joined Worth Media to discuss the forces reshaping today's investment landscape, including artificial intelligence, private markets, geopolitical uncertainty, and global disruption. In the conversation, David examined how institutional investors are responding to crowded trades and a more complex market environment. He also highlighted why resilience is becoming more important than efficiency as investors look to build portfolios that can adapt to changing conditions and capture the next wave of opportunity. Watch the full conversation below. About Cambridge Associates Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm with 50+ years of institutional investing experience. The firm aims to help pension plans, endowments & foundations, healthcare systems, and private clients achieve their investment goals and maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension and alternative asset class mandates. Contact Cambridge Associates LLC. today. Last Updated: May 21, 2026