Acadian Asset Management is a prominent investment management firm based in Boston, with additional offices in London, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. Founded in 1986, it evolved from Acadian Financial Research, which was established in 1977 by Gary Bergstrom[1][3]. The company is known for its use of both fundamental and quantitative analysis in its investment strategies, focusing on active management to exploit market mispricings[1][3]. ### Key Features - Global Presence: Acadian operates globally, offering a range of investment strategies tailored to different markets and risk profiles[1][3]. - Investment Strategies: The firm manages over 44 investment strategies, including emerging markets equity, global non-US equity, and managed volatility variants[1][5]. - Assets Under Management (AUM): As of September 2023, Acadian managed more than $97 billion in assets, primarily for large institutional clients like pension funds and endowments[1]. - ESG Focus: Acadian emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, integrating these principles into its investment processes[1]. ### Leadership and Structure - Executive Team: The company is led by a seasoned team, with Kelly Young as the current CEO, following the retirement of Ross Dowd in December 2023[1]. - Parent Company: Acadian was previously a subsidiary of BrightSphere Investment Group, which rebranded to Acadian Asset Management Inc. on January 1, 2025[3]. ### Career Opportunities Acadian offers a variety of career paths, including internships in IT, investments, technology, operations, and client service, providing a collaborative and diverse work environment[4].