The Relationship Manager will be responsible for servicing a book of institutional North American client relationships.
Acadian Asset Management LLC is a Boston-headquartered investment management firm with wholly owned affiliates located in Singapore, London, and Sydney. As of March 31, 2024, the firm managed approximately US$110 billion on behalf of major pension funds, endowments, foundations, governments and other investors based in the U.S. and abroad.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager to join our Client Service team in North America. In this role, the Relationship Manager will be responsible for servicing a book of institutional North American client relationships. This individual will act as a liaison between Acadian and the client, as well as help to advance our engagement across Acadian’s client base. The candidate must be a client-oriented individual who has strong investment knowledge, proven relationship building expertise, and the ability to handle a diverse client base. The candidate must have the ability to understand institutional investors needs and objectives, strategically position Acadian’s capabilities, solve problems, effectively communicate, and successfully meet the demanding, time-sensitive needs of Acadian’s client base.
Acadian supports a hybrid work environment, employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days a week.
What You’ll Do:
• Own all aspects of the client experience at Acadian.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned institutional client relationships across Acadian’s North American client base.
• Responsible for building and maintaining trusting client relationships to ensure retention, growth, and strong reputational brand.
• Manage client expectations while balancing the interest of both clients and the business.
• Collaborate with client service, consultant relations, distribution, and investment teams at Acadian to develop strategic client plans and match Acadian’s investment capabilities with client needs.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of client marketplace (geographical, specialty and/or client type).
• Fully leverage CRM systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date service records of all activities ensuring that all relevant departments receive the necessary information to help facilitate and support client service for Acadian.
• Serve as a senior member and strategic contributor to Acadian’s Global Client Group.
We’re Looking for Teammates With:
• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA, CFA and/or graduate degree preferred.
• 10 – 15 years of experience within the investment industry.
• Proven ability to establish effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong investment knowledge, presentation skills, written skills and team orientation.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
Why Work Here:
Acadian is a quantitative investment firm where ideas are empowered by technology. Our team is made up of a diverse mix of professionals who thrive in a culture that fosters ingenuity through collaboration and transparency. We offer a casual office environment, top-notch benefits, and excellent professional and personal development opportunities.
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.
