Analyst, IA Engineering

About the job
Analyst, Investment Analytics Engineering

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

Vancouver, BC

We are looking for an Analyst to join our Vancouver-based Investment Analytics Engineering (IA Engineering) Team.

The IA Engineering Team manages a variety of investment analytics functions and provides investment insights to stakeholders for an investment management firm managing over $133 billion in global assets. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high impact, high skill team whose scope, visibility and importance, continue to grow.

We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and culture where each of us has the opportunity to succeed. We are a solution orientated and collaborative team seeking likeminded individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

The IA Engineering Team exists at the intersection of financial analytics and programming/data science. The ideal candidate has a passion for both sides of the role, understands complex financial concepts, and can apply technology to find insights and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

A substantial portion of IA Engineering work is unstructured ad hoc problem solving and idea generation/implementation; the ideal candidate is self-motivated and is effective in both an independent and a collaborative setting. You will have the opportunity to work closely with multiple business partners including portfolio managers, middle/back-office teams, and information technology. Key responsibilities for this business role include:

Develop and implement scalable investment analytics (performance measurement, attribution, risk, exposure, investment modeling, etc.)Proactively seek out and implement process/workflow improvements to increase efficiency, mitigate risk, and increase the level of service provided to stakeholdersInvestigate ad hoc issues as raised by stakeholders such as portfolio managers and performance analystsManage processes to ensure the integrity of post-trade analytics dataWork with affiliate investment teams to resolve complex problems and explain analytical methodologies

About You

Education – You have a degree in Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field. Completion of a relevant designation, such as the CFA or FRM, is an asset.Industry Knowledge – Experience in the asset management industry and investment analytics is an asset.Passion for Technology – You are motivated by working with complex data sets and extracting insights from information through the application of technology. We work primarily in Kdb+/Q – training will be provided if necessary.Data Science Knowledge – You can understand, query, and analyze results from complex datasets.Problem Solver – You possess an analytical mindset and can detect patterns to solve problems.Collaborative – You have a collaborative spirit that helps you to work well with others and you communicate effectively.Continuous Process Improvement Mindset – You constantly take a critical eye to processes with the goal of finding improvement opportunities and bring an ability to manage multiple projects.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $95,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation of this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

About Us

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (“CCLFG”) provides a broad range of traditional and alternative investment products and services to individuals, advisors and institutional investors. Our business comprises of eleven institutional investment affiliates that are responsible for investment decision making and client service, as well as distribution affiliates including Connor Clark & Lunn Private Capital, which provides multi-asset class investment solutions and Connor, Clark & Lunn Funds which distributes single-strategy investments to individual investors. CCLFG partners with each of its affiliates by contributing world class operations, product development expertise, broad distribution, and business management. We have grown from $29 billion in assets and 200 people in 2008 to approximately $133 billion in assets and nearly 800 employees today. This has been accompanied by a high level of change in technology, types of assets managed, trading activity and geographic growth. As we look forward, we can see both opportunities and challenges for further growth that only reinforce our commitment to attracting, retaining and motivating the most talented people.

This Is Best Achieved By

A High-Quality Environment: To work with people who we hold in high regard; to enjoy the time that we spend at work; to focus on productive activities without the distraction of politics and bureaucracy; to treat each other with respect.An Opportunity to Succeed: To do work that has value and which presents the opportunity for professional growth and development.Recognition and Reward: To recognize each person’s contribution and to align compensation with contribution.

CC&L is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.