Administrative Associate

**Administrative Associate**

**Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.**

**Vancouver, BC**

We are an award-winning client service team, responsible for managing all aspects of CC&L’s interactions with our institutional client base. The Client Solutions team is responsible for developing relationships with our clients where the creation of trust and confidence generates significant value to our organization. We are looking for an **Administrative Associate** to join our team. This opening represents a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is responsible for overseeing the processes and operational aspects of our firm’s client servicing function.

Our team is headquartered and deeply rooted in West Coast Vancouver. We place high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us has opportunities to succeed.

**What You Will Do**
- The Administrative Associate will work closely with the Executive Assistant and the Lead of the Corporate Services Team, and will have a broad range of responsibilities which support our Client Solutions team and people across all teams within CC&LIM:

- Collect receipts, prepare monthly expense forms, and assist with annual budgeting projects
- Coordinate travel arrangements between staff and our corporate travel agency
- Work with managers to assist with employee onboarding and offboarding
- Contribute to company culture through tasks such as organizing and hosting kitchen socials, coordinating recognition gifts, and creating internal communication for staff milestones
- Coordinate requests for office maintenance (technology/hardware, supplies, furniture, etc.)
- Support internal meetings through scheduling, organizing the agenda, and sharing communication and materials
- Distribution of materials internally and creation/maintenance of process documentation
- Working on a tight-knit team to ensure the team’s objectives are successfully accomplished. This includes cross-training other team members on your primary responsibilities, as well as providing robust back-up support to other team members.
- Collaborating with other departments such as Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Information Systems and Office Services on various projects or tasks

**What You Bring**
- **Organization**: You have a strong ability to multi-task, plan, follow-up with others on outstanding action items, and work well with deadlines while completing your work in an efficient manner.
- **Proactive**: You anticipate the needs of others, are thoughtful with planning, and demonstrate this through dialogue and action.
- **Clear Communication**: You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and can connect effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including those in senior positions.
- **Attention to Detail**: You pay exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is reflected in your work.
- **Ownership**: You take pride in your work from beginning to end and consistently deliver. You own up to your mistakes and understand how to escalate matters when necessary.
- **Collaborative Approach**:You are a positive team player who enjoys working with a variety of people and recognizes the importance of collective success. You know when to ask for help, and you make yourself available to help others.
- **Growth Mindset**: You are inspired to look beyond the status quo and are constantly thinking about how to improve tasks and workflows. You invest in your own development and seek opportunities to do so professionally.
- **Industry Knowledge**: 2-3 years of experience in a similar role. Experience in financial institution is an asset.

**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 $127 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._

The base salary range is $55,000-65,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Com