Quantitative Data Analyst, Investment Data

OverviewConnor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. is seeking a Quantitative Data Analyst to join our Quantitative Equity Team in Vancouver, BC. We are a high-performance team embedded in a top-performing quant fund, dedicated to the mission-critical supply of our investment engine — a well-oiled machine responsible for generating key investment insights that drive trades. Leveraging data analytics, finance knowledge and cutting-edge technology, we aim to ensure that new and useful data products are continuously ready for research.Do you love the idea of integrating large proprietary data sources into valuable applications? Are you a wizard at transforming messy reality into high-quality data assets? As a core member of our team, you will collaborate with investment and data experts to tackle challenging problems and to continuously expand our capabilities in data. Based on the west coast in Vancouver, we value mentorship, collaboration, and growth in a supportive and innovative environment. Join us to make a significant impact on our investment outcomes and overall success.What You Will DoThis is an exciting full-time role for individuals who are enthusiastic about learning the quantitative equity investment management business and excited to tackle a broad range of data, investment, and technology challenges.Participate in a comprehensive training program, learning about elements of quantitative equity investment management and our investment process.Move into a specialized role using data analytics and data science to enable the Quantitative Equity Team’s research.Identify and assess new data sources, perform data exploration, and propose robust ways to integrate data products from many sources.Receive coaching and mentorship from senior team members to grow your career over time.Drive career growth in data through proactive learning and contribution.ResponsibilitiesCreate processes to assess, explore, and link billions of data points.Test structured and unstructured data sets for data quality and reliability.Assess new data opportunities for quality and usefulness.Evaluate data solutions for sensibility, accuracy, and bias.Collaborate with quantitative researchers to support alpha projects with data expertise.Collaborate with technology specialists to balance application performance and operational feasibility.Support production deployments of your work to ensure long-term reliability.Document and present your work clearly to enable access and understanding.Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.What You BringAnalytical Mindset – You think critically and creatively and balance intuition with statistical validation.Financial Knowledge – Desire to acquire the financial context needed to understand stakeholders and make impactful data decisions.Self-Starter – Motivated and able to take accountability for quality and timeliness of work.Collaborative Approach – Thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate complex concepts effectively.Time Management – Able to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects.Academic Training – Undergraduate degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related discipline. Relevant graduate degree is an asset.About Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment ManagementConnor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global institutional asset management firm established in 1982 and based in Vancouver, Canada. Our team manages a broad range of investment solutions including traditional equities and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies. We are part of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, a multi-boutique investment management company whose affiliates manage over $167 billion in financial assets.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 academic transcripts. 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