Analyst, Performance

Analyst Performance & Attribution Solutions Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. Vancouver BC Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L FG) is seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst to join our Performance and Attribution Solutions Team (PAS). Our team focuses on delivering post-trade analytics to stakeholders and collaborating with affiliates to enhance their investment processes through value-add analytics. We are a team of professionals who engage with all levels of the organization including direct interactions with our Portfolio Managers. We place high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us has opportunities to succeed. We are a stakeholder-centric and solution orientated team seeking likeminded individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment. What You Will Do We create and provide analytics to measure the outcome of investment decisions. Our analytics provide insights for internal and external stakeholders who receive our data through a variety of channels. The core analytic categories include performance attribution risk portfolio characteristics as well as other investment analytics that are critical to understanding the investment outcome. We have several tools and systems in place to aid us but understanding investment strategies / mandates and post-trade analytics is key to ensure reporting is done accurately. The job will typically have a good balance between scheduled tasks ad hoc requests / problem solving and continuous process improvement in both independent and collaborative settings. Our analysts are empowered to thrive as process owners with both the freedom and responsibility that comes with delegation. Key responsibilities include : Investment performance calculations attribution analysis analytics and portfolio risk reporting across public / private asset classes. Support sales and marketing requests and provide data for RFPs and DDQs Research propose and maintain performance measurement and attribution methodologies for existing and new products. Develop and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Provide analytical problem solving and troubleshooting. Identify process improvements and leverage best practices across the team. Understand new products and ensure proper reporting is in place. What You Bring Critical Thinking approach problems with a curious and critical mindset Excellent Communicator Both verbal and written. Ability to express ideas explain analytics / methodologies and lead solution-oriented discussions with a wide range of audiences. Collaborative You have a collaborative spirit that helps you to work well with others and you communicate effectively. Self-Motivated The ideal candidate has a passion for advancing the quality scale and efficiency of data processes and is able to take ownership of multiple processes with keen attention to detail 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. Problem Solver You possess an analytical mindset and can detect patterns to solve problems. Technology Savvy You are able to pick up new Systems and tools quickly. You have advanced computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel Power Bi and have a desire to learn basic database query languages. Education You have an Undergraduate degree in business mathematics or a related field. You are also enrolled (or considering enrollment) in the CFA or CIPM program. Industry Knowledge 1 to 5 years experience in the investment management industry or comparable. Any direct experience with Investment analytics or performance measurement would be considered an asset. The salary range for this position is $70000-$110000. 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 Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group 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 $155 billion 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr