Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As a data-driven firm, we are convinced by the evidence that diversity leads to strength across all facets of our organization – enhancing decision-making, creativity, and business outcomes. Our DEI program is designed to result in a more engaged and positive work environment.

Governance

Structured accountability across executive team, senior management, DEI leadership, and through external pledges and industry initiatives

Data & Transparency

Continuous monitoring and measurement to improve diversity metrics

Focused Initiatives

Engaging employees and leaders through high-impact programs across our workforce, business, and community strategies

More About Focused Initiatives

Workforce

Acadian strives for a talented, diverse, collaborative, and balanced workplace where everyone can contribute their unique talents to the success of the firm. We work toward this goal with a focus on professional development, recruiting and hiring practices, employee engagement, and a robust internship program.

Business

Outside of talent, we are engaged in industry benchmarking initiatives, client collaboration on DEI priorities, and continued exploration of relevant investment themes within ESG research. We also manage and monitor supplier diversity.

Community

We have strategic philanthropic partnerships with organizations focused on improving economic equity and opportunity gaps. We also belong to a number of organizations focused on pipeline, from recruiting to internship opportunities. These include Diversity Project, ALPFA, AAAIM, UNCF Lighted Pathways, Jopwell, HelloHive, and CFA Institute Young Women in Investment.

Firmwide

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

32%

FEMALE

32%

RACIALLY/ETHNICALLY DIVERSE

30+

CULTURES

22%

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Affinity Groups

Acadian’s employee affinity groups raise awareness of race and gender issues in the workplace and in our industry. They offer education, networking opportunities, and the support of senior management to help promote leadership and advancement. Programming includes social events, leadership opportunities, community partnerships, external networking, and conference attendance and sponsorship.

Supplier Diversity

We actively work to partner with diverse vendors, focusing on minority, women, veteran, and disability-owned businesses. We also assess the internal DE&I practices of all our vendors. By better understanding the companies we work with, we can better contribute to economic equity in our communities. We leverage our strengths in data management and analysis to define quantitative objectives and mark our progress toward this goal.

Supplier Diversity Form

Leadership Insights

Acadian CEO Kelly Young has written extensively on women's issues in the workplace. Recent pieces are featured below.

FEATURED LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

Empowering Women – In and Out of the Workplace

In this three-part series with CMO Kelly Young, we explore what it means to inspire, tackle the critical issue of pay equity, and spotlight the work of our strategic community partner Budget Buddies, providing financial literacy coaching to empower women living on low incomes.

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Beyond Our Backgrounds

Reflecting on the power of diverse experiences and perspectives in strengthening leadership and fostering innovation.

Attitude Isn't Everything

Mindset and resilience alone aren't enough—exploring some of the systemic and societal biases that can shape girls from a young age and women later in life, affecting career aspirations negatively.

Equal Pay Day

Celebrating women’s progress, achievements, and the ongoing journey toward equal pay and workplace equity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our culture emphasizes mutual respect, acceptance, tolerance, and cooperation among all employees, regardless of age, gender, race, national or ethnic origin, physical abilities, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We believe that understanding and valuing diversity not only helps our employees to develop as individuals, but also greatly enhances our ability to serve a diverse global client base. In short, we believe diversity makes Acadian a stronger company and a more rewarding place to work for all.