Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant & Team Administrator – Quantitative Equity Investment Team

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.

Vancouver, BC

We are looking for an Executive Assistant & Team Administrator to join our fast-paced and entrepreneurial Quantitative Equity team This is a unique, full-time opportunity for an individual to make an important contribution to a market-leading firm through the provision of excellent internal support.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global institutional asset management firm, and the Quantitative Equity ("Q") Team is our largest group.

What You Will Do

The Executive Assistant & Team Administrator will combine proactive executive level support for the team's two leaders, administration support to the broader Quantitative Equity team, and implementation of initiatives to support the team's growth strategy.

You will work with executives within the firm and interact with clients and prospects. Managing the needs of multiple stakeholders will be an important part of this role.

• Executive support for the two leaders of the Quantitative Equity team including calendar management, travel coordination, expense reporting, and other related tasks
• Additional calendar support to team managers and management of key department meetings
• Planning and delivery for significant events such as strategic offsites, and annual department and sub-team events
• Coordination of recruitment activities and onboarding of new team members
• Coordination of initiatives that support team and firm culture
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team on external engagements, such as client meetings, sales pitches and activities with external boards
• Manage and coordinate staff and partner requests with office managers and IT

What You Bring

• Industry Experience: 5+ years in an Executive Assistant or similar role, working directly with senior leaders in an organization. Investment industry or similar environment preferred.
• Organizational Skills: You have excellent planning skills and anticipate the risks, details, and questions for your stakeholders. You seamlessly manage multiple projects and deadlines, re-shifting priorities as needed. You value efficiency for yourself and your stakeholders.
• Reliable: You are dependable, exercise sound judgment, and always maintain confidentiality.
• Self-Starter: You are motivated and willing to take personal accountability for quality and timeliness of work.
• Adaptability: You bring an energetic, solutions-focused mindset to a dynamic role, with the ability to adapt quickly and tackle challenges head-on.
• Collaborative Approach: You value shared success. Your communication skills are respectful, clear, and timely in all forms. You have strong intrapersonal skills and form healthy working relationships with staff and managers at the firm.
• Technology: You are proficient in technology and applications such as Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft teams and other video conferencing platforms. You understand how to use technology to make workflows more efficient where possible.

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 include 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 Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&L Financial Group), a multi-boutique investment management company whose affiliates collectively manage over $180 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 $80,000 – $120,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.