Funds Associate (London)

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:

We are seeking a Funds Associate within Acadian’s Product Strategy team with a focus on UCITS. This role requires an individual with experience in institutional client service, fund operations and distribution, and regulatory frameworks governing UCITS structures. The individual will play a critical role in managing complex client relationships, ensuring seamless fund operations, and driving operational efficiencies. The role will also encompass coordination of cash flow activity for Acadian’s institutional separate account clients. Acadian supports a hybrid work environment, employees are on-site in the London office 3 days a week.

What You’ll Do:

• Support all aspects of client service for UCITS investors and distribution partners, including new account onboarding, transitions, restructurings, closings, and complex cash flow management, acting as liaison between clients and internal teams (Compliance, Operations, Portfolio Management, Legal, and Distribution) to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Coordinate cash flow activity for institutional separate account clients, serving as key liaison between clients and all internal parties.
• Work with key stakeholders towards successful new fund and share class launches.
• Assist with fund documentation, regulatory disclosures, and document distribution, including Prospectus, Factsheets, and financial statements, ensuring compliance with UCITS requirements.
• Enhance client service delivery by streamlining processes, automating workflows, and implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce operational risks, including technological enhancements.
• Support fund governance responsibilities, including coordination with Management Company, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.

We’re Looking for Teammates With:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in institutional client service, fund operations and distribution, or investor relations within an asset management or financial services environment.
• Expertise in UCITS funds, including fund operations, fund distribution, regulatory requirements, fund governance, and investor reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to manage complex client relationships, coordinate across multiple internal teams, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and institutional investors.
• Strong business judgment and problem-solving ability, capable of managing high-pressure situations and delivering results.