Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager. Founded in 1986, Acadian is head-quartered in Boston, with affiliates in London, Singapore, and Sydney. We find our edge in the convergence of talented people, rich data, and powerful tools – all underpinned by a collegial culture with an ardent appetite for continuous research and healthy debate.

Building on the idea that markets are inefficient, we were among the first firms in the world to apply data and technology to the systematic evaluation of global investments. With over 35 years of data-driven insights, we manage equity and credit strategies intended to deliver active returns and alternative strategies designed to deliver absolute, uncorrelated results. Our sustainable investing capabilities provide a platform for both client-specific solutions and a cutting-edge approach to engagement.

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Position Overview:

The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) within the Client Service Application Support team will be responsible for driving ongoing report automation and workflow optimization using the Seismic platform. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to multiple business groups across the organization. Acting as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders and technical resources, the BSA will deliver business and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and elevate the client experience. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of marketing materials and reporting capabilities within a global financial services environment. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.

What You’ll Do:

Partner with business and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable, user-friendly system solutions
Lead template and report development within the Seismic platform

Perform monthly validation checks, impact analyses, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy

Gather and synthesize stakeholder feedback to enhance self-service capabilities and streamline workflows

Analyze existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains, risk reduction, and capability expansion

Act as a liaison across cross-functional groups, including Marketing Production, Product Strategy, Client Reporting, Performance & Attribution, Client Communication, and IT
Research, evaluate, and implement new Seismic features and enhancements to continuously improve user experience

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Seismic configuration, workflows, and reporting standards

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Proven Seismic template and report development experience (required)

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry

Strong foundation in data analysis, statistics, and relational databases

Basic programming knowledge: proficiency in SQL and VBA preferred

Familiarity with JSON structures, as well as tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Teams

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams

Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under critical deadlines