VP, Business Strategy

Position Overview: 

The Business Strategy team is responsible for advancing Acadian’s firmwide strategic agenda in alignment with the Executive Committee’s priorities and long-term corporate objectives. We partner closely with business leaders across the organization to translate strategy into actionable initiatives, drive enterprise-wide alignment, and ensure disciplined execution of the firm’s project portfolio. Our goal is to position Acadian for sustainable growth while maintaining focus, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

The Vice President, Business Strategy will play a critical role in aligning projects, people, and resources to deliver on firmwide strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Business Strategy, this individual will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution — working directly with senior leaders to scope complex initiatives, define business requirements, and oversee implementation across functions. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and requires the ability to influence without direct authority, manage competing priorities, and drive clarity in ambiguous environments.

Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; this specific role is expected on-site in the Boston office at least three days per week.

What You’ll Do: 

• Partner with business leaders to define, prioritize, and execute strategic and operational initiatives aligned with corporate objectives
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and measurable outcomes
• Develop structured project plans, business requirements, risk assessments, and resource models to support disciplined execution
• Provide governance and oversight across strategic initiatives, identifying interdependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints
• Deliver clear, concise updates to senior leadership and internal committees, translating complexity into actionable insight
• Evaluate and recommend resource allocation decisions in partnership with functional leaders
• Help facilitate the annual budget planning process, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and capital deployment
• Identify opportunities to improve operating processes, coordination mechanisms, and execution discipline across the firm

We’re Looking for Teammates With: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFA preferred
• 7–10+ years of experience in investment management, strategy, or consulting
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience partnering with front office, trading, or investment teams, with familiarity across portfolio management, execution, and both pre-trade and post-trade workflows
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build alignment without formal authority
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility across levels of the organization

The base salary range for this role is $175,000 – $200,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadian’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, retirement, and wellness offerings.