Client Onboarding Associate

Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager that has been at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. The Client Onboarding Associate role involves engaging directly with clients and collaborating with internal teams to ensure a high-quality onboarding experience for new accounts. Responsibilities Support and partner with the VP, Business Operations and Onboarding in coordinating the onboarding of new Americas accounts, both Separately Managed Accounts and Fund Participants Track committed but not yet funded business, ensuring key milestones, timelines, and next steps are clearly documented and communicated Serve as a point of contact during the onboarding phase, supporting both internal stakeholders and external clients through meeting coordination, communications, and follow-ups Prepare onboarding materials, process documentation, and system setups (e.g., Salesforce, contract management tools, onboarding platforms, reporting) Help ensure consistent, timely, and high-quality client communications throughout the onboarding process Maintain accurate onboarding milestones and client data within Salesforce and related reporting tools Document onboarding workflows, best practices, and client-specific requirements to support internal alignment and knowledge sharing Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and elevating the client onboarding experience Assist in Global Client Group projects and initiatives Skills Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field 1-5 years of experience in financial services client onboarding, account implementation, or client service functions within an asset management or financial services environment Strong proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to organize, analyze, and communicate information clearly Familiarity with onboarding platforms and internal reporting systems Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when managing data, documentation, and workflows Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams A team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to collective outcomes Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to escalate issues appropriately Benefits Discretionary incentive compensation Health, retirement, and wellness offerings Company Overview Acadian Asset Management LLC is an investment adviser headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is