Analyst, Investment Analytics Engineering

Analyst, Investment Analytics Engineering –
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L)

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 $,000 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‑oriented and collaborative team seeking likeminded individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.

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.

• 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 stakeholders
• Investigate ad‑hoc issues as raised by stakeholders such as portfolio managers and performance analysts
• Manage processes to ensure the integrity of post‑trade analytics data
• Work with affiliate investment teams to resolve complex problems and explain analytical methodologies

• Education – degree in Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer 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 – motivated by working with complex data sets and extracting insights through the application of technology. We work primarily in Kdb+/Q – training will be provided if necessary.
• Data Science Knowledge – able to understand, query, and analyze results from complex datasets.
• Problem Solver – possesses an analytical mindset and can detect patterns to solve problems.
• Collaborative – has a collaborative spirit that helps to work well with others and communicates effectively.
• Continuous Process Improvement Mindset – constantly takes a critical eye to processes with the goal of finding improvement opportunities and brings 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.

At CC&L Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee‑owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact.

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi‑boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $,000 in client assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high‑net‑worth and retail clients.

CC&L Financial Group 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Finance and Sales