Acadian Asset Management is a global systematic investment manager focused on data-driven investing. The ESG Quant Analyst - Stewardship Specialist will support the Responsible Investing team by leading company engagements, conducting quantitative ESG research, maintaining stewardship datasets and reporting, and developing AI-enabled analytical tools.
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, and produce high-quality case studies, quarterly updates, and stewardship reporting for both internal and external audiences
Share engagement insights regularly with portfolio managers, researchers and sustainability specialists to support the development of proprietary signals, analytics, and spur new ESG research ideas
Leverage Python and AI tools to acquire, clean, transform, and analyse large structured and unstructured datasets and contribute to the development of AI-enabled stewardship tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience on the buy-side or sell-side
Demonstrated aptitude for programming (Python and SQL), conducting exploratory data analysis, and 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, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively across global teams and time zones
A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, including a willingness to pursue relevant professional qualifications such as the CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate
Preferred
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Sydney office 3 days a week.
Strong benefits.
Casual but focused office culture.
Acadian Asset Management LLC is an investment adviser headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
