Senior Quantitative Equity Analyst – Alternative Data

Senior Quantitative Equity Analyst – Alternative Data Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Vancouver, BC We are seeking an experienced analyst to join our Investment Process Management group within our Quantitative Equities team. Are you a self-starter who loves tackling challenging problems in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment? Do you love the idea of living in Vancouver? Our quantitative equity team is expanding, and we are looking for talented individuals whose skills and interests are aligned with the team’s mission to deliver superior investment performance to our clients through a disciplined, systematic investment approach. A culture of innovation, career growth and success through collaboration has enabled us to deliver superior investment performance to our clients for over two decades. Today, our clients entrust us with over $42 billion in assets across a range of investment mandates. If you are a forward-thinking data enthusiast that wants to join a winning team, we want to hear from you! What You Will Do In this exciting full-time role for individuals who are passionate about data and looking to grow their careers in the quantitative equity investment management business, you will: Research, identify, and acquire differentiated alternative data sets from various vendors that will allow for a pipeline of unique alpha insights to be developed. Mentor and assist other data analysts to maximize their impact within the team. Develop robust methodologies for assessing and analyzing alternative data to determine relative value for extracting meaningful insights and actionable intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate traditional and alternative data into existing analytical frameworks and decision-making processes. Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in alternative data and continuously evaluate their potential impact on our business strategy. Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders in a clear, concise, and compelling manner. Work with in-house compliance teams to ensure our data acquisition workflows adhere to internal policy. Work with legal counsel to ensure our data contracts are aligned with legal, investment team and business requirements. Reasons to Grow Your Career with Us Impact – We help create opportunities for you to leverage your personal strengths to make a positive impact on our business. Culture – Collaboration and innovation are deeply rooted in our culture. We enjoy working together and align our passions in pursuit of a shared objective in every project we undertake. Development – We create conditions for success tailored to each employee through internally developed career development plans. Mentorship – We believe that developing great people is the key to great success. You will have opportunities to share, hear and learn about career experiences from peers and senior team members. Work-Life Balance – Vancouver is surrounded by water, mountains, and cherry blossoms. We work hard in our professional lives but also create space to enjoy our personal lives. What You Bring Analytical Mindset – You think critically and creatively and are adept at balancing intuition with statistical validation. Financial Knowledge – You possess a thorough understanding of (or strong desire to learn) key drivers of business success, including financial theory, economic models, and corporate financial statements. Self-Starter – You are motivated and willing to take personal accountability for quality and timeliness of work. Collaborative Approach – You thrive in a collaborative environment and value shared success. You proactively solicit and provide input and excel at communicating complex and technical concepts. Time Management – You have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects and daily responsibilities. Academic Training – At a minimum, an undergraduate degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related discipline. Completion of CFA or relevant graduate degree is considered an asset. Industry Experience – 2-5 years of experience in quantitative finance, equity investment, data science or related fields is preferred. About Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global institutional asset management firm established in 1982 and based in Vancouver, Canada. Our strong, stable team of investment professionals manages a broad range of investment solutions that includes traditional mandates such as developed and emerging market equities and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies such as portable alpha, market neutral and absolute return. Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. is part of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&L Financial Group), a multi-boutique investment management company whose affiliates collectively manage over $133 billion in financial assets. Our affiliation with the CC&L Financial Group allows us to best deliver on the mission to provide superior performance and service to our clients. Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management 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. We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of experience, including interns, new graduates, and experienced professionals. The base salary range is $90,000 – $200,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications. To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and transcript as one PDF. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies will be accepted. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr