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Business Systems Analyst

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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:

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

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 – $95,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadian’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, retirement, and wellness offerings.

 

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 recruiting@acadian-asset.com.

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.

 

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