Analyst, Retail Portfolio Operations

Analyst, Retail Portfolio Operations

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Vancouver, BC

We are looking for a Retail Portfolio Operations Analyst to join our Vancouver-based Investment Resource Group. You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver, can identify process improvements, analyze data, and sees learning new skills and being a team player as both enjoyable and necessary for a high performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to take the next step with their career in the investment industry. The Retail Portfolio Operations team is a lively and energetic group. You will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside a hardworking and dedicated team in a fun environment. The team is motivated, enjoys challenging each other, is diverse and unafraid to put in the extra work to get ahead. We rely on collaboration and are always looking to tackle the next challenge together.

What You Will Do

• Maintaining and reconciling client portfolio and fund data. Including client cash, holdings and units. Plus, fund level cash flows and performance.
• Working with external custodians, fund administrators as well as various areas within CC&L Business and Investment teams.
• Responding to ad hoc client portfolio queries from custodians and front office.
• Producing monthly, quarterly and annual client reports for High-Net-Worth clients.
• Providing support to other teams on performance inquiries related to transactional data.
• Trading pooled funds and monitoring of High-Net-Worth clients using our Custom Trade Order Management system.
• Coordinating account transfers between various custodians.
• Maintenance of client fee and holdings data in order to generate invoices and collect fees owed to CCL and relevant business partners.
• Assisting with various process enhancement projects for CC&L Private Capital Ltd & CC&L Funds Inc.

What You Bring

• Financial Knowledge: Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset. Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Developed knowledge of investment accounts (RRSP, TFSA, RRIF, etc.).
• Attention to Detail: Able to continually ensure high quality output along with identifying areas for investigation.
• Problem Solving/Analytical Mind: Proven ability to think logically and problem solve effectively. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure, dealing with changes and interruptions while maintaining strict deadlines.
• Curiosity for Learning: The desire to learn processes and improve on operational efficiencies.
• Collaborative Communication: You have a collaborative spirit that helps you work well with others and you communicate effectively.
• Interest in Investment Management: At least two years of related work experience, in an investment firm, bank or trust company is an asset.

The starting salary for this position is $68,000. The starting salary provided reflects the base salary 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 $167 billion in client assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

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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.