IT Software Engineering Intern/Co-op @ 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 $170 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:

We are seeking software engineering Co-Ops to join the Information Technology team. The IT team is structured to have delivery teams focused on delivering innovative software solutions for each core area of our business. As a member of the IT team, you will work with various delivery teams to build and enhance solutions for our business partners while getting exposure to various areas of our business.

As part of the Co-Op experience, you will have access to training and mentorship from some of the most talented professionals in the industry. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and energetic individual who takes initiative, enjoys solving business challenges, and takes extreme pride in their work. This is a unique opportunity to utilize and evolve a variety of technical skills while gaining and applying key knowledge of the financial services industry.

We are looking to hire a Co-Op for a 6 month opportunity, July – December 2026 only. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; Co-Ops are on-site in the Boston office 3-4 days a week.

What You’ll Do:

· Build strong competencies in financial engineering, data analysis, and user-centered system design

· Working with various business units to solve complex and challenging problems

· Assist with various application enhancement requests

· Partner with various teams to research, resolve, and document production issues

· Work collaboratively with IT staff and with business units across the firm

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

· Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science related field

· Excellent programming skills (Python, .NET)

· Experience with Cloud providers (ideally AWS) preferred

· Familiarity with the investment management business helpful

· Good problem solving and analytical skills

· Excellent communication skills

· Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic

The pay range for this role is $30.00 - $45.00 per hour based on your degree level and class year.

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 [email protected].

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.

About the company

Acadian Asset Management is a global investment manager that uses quantitative, data-driven methods to manage portfolios for institutional clients such as pension funds, endowments, and foundations. Its core offering is systematic, model-based investing across equities and other asset classes in developed and emerging markets, using computer algorithms to analyze large sets of financial data, identify opportunities, and manage risk. This approach differentiates Acadian through its emphasis on rigorous quantitative analysis and disciplined risk management rather than traditional discretionary investing, and by serving mainly large-scale, institution-facing clients. The firm's goal is to generate superior returns for its clients while maintaining strong governance and social responsibility through initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Q2 2026 delivered $4.3B net inflows, the tenth straight positive quarter.
Acadian posted record $177M management fees and 40.3% operating margin in Q2 2026.
Tax-aware wealth strategies launched in 2026 already gathered $100M, opening a new channel.

What critics are saying

Lower-fee enhanced strategies pushed the blended fee rate from upper-30s to lower-30s in Q2 2026.
Paulson & Co. still owns 21.68% of AAMI, leaving governance concentrated.
A bad multi-year quant drawdown would destroy Acadian’s performance brand and client flows within months.

What makes Acadian Asset Management unique

Acadian’s systematic models span 40,500 securities across 100 markets, unmatched breadth.
Q2 2026 AUM reached $232.7B, validating scale in global quant investing.
St. James’s Place chose Acadian in 2026 for a larger diversified income overhaul.

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Sep 3rd, 2026

Acadian Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity Ex-Fossil Fuel Fund raises $339.8M

The Acadian Sustainable Emerging Markets Equity Ex-Fossil Fuel Fund has raised $339.8 million through an exempt securities offering with no fixed total size. The Delaware-based pooled investment fund is managed by Acadian Asset Management LLC. The fund operates as a pooled investment vehicle, with executive officers including Brendan Bradley, Charmaine Catania, Scott P. Dias, Theodore Noon, Alexandre Voitenok, and Kelly Young. The offering falls under exemption categories 06b, 3C, and 3C.7. Acadian Asset Management is based at 260 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The offering is available across all US states, with estimated commissions over one year set at zero. Funds Distributor, LLC, located in Portland, Maine, is involved in the distribution.

Kalkine Media

Sep 3rd, 2026

Acadian Emerging Markets ex-China Equity Fund raises $91.2M in open-ended offering

Acadian Emerging Markets ex-China Equity Fund has raised $91.2 million through an open-ended exempt securities offering. The Delaware-based fund, established in 2022, is managed by Acadian Asset Management. The fund's executive officers include Brendan Bradley, Charmaine Catania, Scott P. Dias, Theodore Noon, Alexandre Voitenok, and Kelly Young. Scott P. Dias, serving as general counsel and chief compliance officer, executed the filing on 3 September 2026. Acadian Asset Management is headquartered at 260 Franklin Street, Boston. Funds Distributor is listed in the offering records, with estimated total sales commissions of $1 million over one year. The offering remains indefinite in total size.

Yahoo Finance

Jul 30th, 2026

Acadian Asset Management hits record $232.7B AUM with 54% surge, EPS jumps 108%

Acadian Asset Management reported record assets under management of $232.7 billion in Q2 2026, up 54% year-over-year, driven by market appreciation and net client inflows. The firm recorded $4.3 billion in net cash flows, marking its 10th consecutive quarter of positive inflows and a 9% annualized organic growth rate. Management fees reached a record $177 million, up 44% year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share surged 108% to $1.33, whilst operating margin expanded to 40.3% from 30.7% in the prior-year period. The firm maintained strong investment performance, with 96% of strategies by revenue outperforming benchmarks over 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. Acadian recently launched tax-aware strategies in the wealth channel, accumulating $100 million in assets shortly after launch. The company strengthened its balance sheet with a gross debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.8x, well below its 1.5x target.

Investment Week

Jul 22nd, 2026

SJP rebrands global equity income fund and lowers charges.

SJP rebrands global equity income fund and lowers charges. 0.3 percentage-point reduction. St James's Place (SJP) has transformed its Worldwide Income unit trust and appointed Acadian Asset Management as its investment adviser. The plan is to move to a more diversified investment approach, reduce ongoing charges and strengthen the fund's long-term investment outcomes. Acadian will adopt an active, systematic investment approach, merging advanced data-driven modelling with human expertise to spot global income opportunities. The strategy was previously managed by Ninety One. As a result, the fund will balloon from 30 holdings to approximately 500 companies to reduce concentration risk and provide consistency in income sources across market environments. Charges will be dropped by 0.3 percentage points across all unit classes as of 20 July 2026, with charges for class S amounting to 0.22% after the reduction, SJP explained. The fund will be renamed St James's Place Global Equity Income unit trust. The fund will focus on achieving, over five years, a level of income exceeding that of the MSCI All Country World index. The fund had £893.55m assets as of 31 March and it delivered returns of 7.5%, 6.6% and 5.2% over one, three and five years, respectively, underperforming its benchmark - the MSCI ACWI index - which returned 30.3%, 18.9% and 12.6% over the same periods, according to its factsheet. Justin Onuekwusi, chief investment officer at St James's Place, said: "These changes reflect its commitment to continuously evolve its investment approach to deliver long-term outcomes for clients. "By combining a more diversified portfolio with a systematic, data-driven process, the fund is positioned to provide a consistent level of income while managing risk effectively." Kelly Young, CEO at Acadian, added: "With this appointment, we will implement Acadian's proven, cutting-edge systematic process, with a focus on achieving an attractive level of income for investors while utilising a robust risk-controlled framework."

Fin News

Jul 17th, 2026

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