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About the Role

This position within the Responsible Investing team in Sydney combines direct company engagements with the development of scalable research tools and datasets to drive Acadian's ESG research. The role is ideal for an intellectually curious, highly analytical individual who enjoys working with large datasets and engaging with company management teams, and is excited by the opportunity to apply AI techniques in an entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead engagement activities with investee companies across assigned regions.
Incorporate client-specific stewardship priorities.
Monitor controversies and speak directly to companies.
Capture company intelligence through engagements.
Support quantitative ESG assessments of portfolio holdings.
Maintain engagement records and databases.
Produce high-quality case studies, quarterly updates, and stewardship reporting for internal and external audiences.
Share engagement insights regularly with portfolio managers, researchers, and sustainability specialists to support the development of proprietary signals, analytics, and new ESG research ideas.
Leverage Python and AI tools to acquire, clean, transform, and analyse large structured and unstructured datasets.
Contribute to the development of AI-enabled stewardship tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience on the buy-side or sell-side.
Demonstrated aptitude for programming (Python and SQL).
Demonstrated aptitude for conducting exploratory data analysis.
Demonstrated aptitude for extracting insights from large datasets.
Experience with generative AI tools including OpenAI and Claude code.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and time zones.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
Willingness to pursue relevant professional qualifications such as the CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate.

Skills

Python
SQL
Generative AI tools
OpenAI
Claude code
Data analysis
Quantitative ESG assessments
AI techniques

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Hybrid
On-site (3 days a week)

Experience Level

1-2 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Strong benefits

About the Company

Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager founded in 1986.
Headquartered in Boston, with offices in Singapore, London, and Sydney.
Manages over $195 billion for leading institutions worldwide.
Utilizes advanced technology, rich datasets, and multidisciplinary expertise.
Fosters a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and innovation thrives.
Offers a flexible hybrid work environment, strong benefits, and a casual but focused office culture.

Equal Opportunity

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.