Analyst, Business Process Engineering, Investment Data Architecture

Connor, Clark & Lunn group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Health benefits

Paid study days

Professional designations support

Retirement savings

Wellness credits

Parental leave

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group seeks an Analyst in Business Process Engineering to join the Investment Data Architecture team in Vancouver. You will document current-state investment data processes and design clear future-state workflows with stakeholders across investment teams and technology.

You will drive process improvements, map RACI matrices, runbooks, and KPIs, and support automation efforts for data delivery in security and pricing masters.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, finance, information systems, or related analytical field.
• Training in process design or improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus; CFA/FRM progress is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in process improvement, business analysis, investment operations, or investment data management.

Responsibilities

• Document current-state investment data processes end to end, with inputs, systems, hand-offs, controls, and downstream uses.
• Design clear future-state processes in partnership with investment teams and technology.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual work, and improve timeliness and data quality.

Skills

Process improvement

Business analysis

Investment operations

Data understanding

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Business/Finance/IS degree

CFA/FRM in progress (asset)

Tools

Engage Process Modeler

Visio

Power Automate

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Interested in joining one of Canada's top-performing asset managers? We are looking for an Analyst, Business Process Engineering for an existing vacancy in our Investment Data Architecture (IDArch) team. Our team resides within the middle office and enables the organization to get more value from its investment data. We lead Modern Data Platform (MDP) enablement for the investment data domain, set the standards and governance that help business teams own and build trusted data products, and act as primary owners of the Investment Data Management platform, including security master, pricing master, and market reference data. We place high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us has opportunities to succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic strategic team whose scope and influence are growing enterprise-wide. Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in office and remote working days throughout the week.What You Will DoDocument current-state investment data processes end to end – inputs, systems, hand-offs, controls, and downstream uses – and design clear future-state processes.Work closely with investment teams to understand how data is used in their research and production workflows, translate their timeliness and quality needs into process requirements, and prioritize improvements that matter most to investment outcomes.Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual effort, address common points of failure, and improve the timeliness and quality of data delivered to investment processes across security master, pricing master, and ETL processes.Partner with the technology team to automate manual workflows and scheduled processes, and support testing and implementation of process changes.Identify, assess, and escalate process risks; recommend and implement appropriate controls, checks, and exception monitoring.Produce clear process artifacts such as process maps, RACI matrices, procedures, runbooks, and best-practice guides.Define and track process metrics (e.g., timeliness, exception volumes, manual touchpoints, data delivery times) to measure improvement and support data service levels for investment teams.Work with subject-matter experts and process owners to roll out new processes and help downstream users understand and adopt them.Support investment data projects, including platform transitions and affiliate/client onboarding, by bringing a process lens to requirements, design, and readiness.What You BringA degree in business, finance, information systems, or a related analytical field. Training in process design or improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is an asset; progress toward a designation such as the CFA or FRM is an asset.3+ years of experience in process improvement, business analysis, investment operations, or investment data management. Experience in asset management or financial services is strongly preferred; familiarity with security, pricing, or reference data processes, or exposure to quantitative investment teams and their data needs, is a plus.You are a systems thinker who can break complex processes into components, find root causes, and propose practical improvements. Experience with process modeling tools (e.g., Engage Process Modeler, Visio) is an asset.You understand how data moves through systems and where it is best to make certain manipulations. Familiarity with workflow automation and data tools (e.g., Power Automate, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI) and AI tools is an asset; SQL or Python experience is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to detect patterns, extract insights, and manage multiple priorities.You can identify and assess process risks and know when to escalate.You communicate clearly with business and technical audiences, work collaboratively, and help build alignment across teams.You take ownership of your work, are committed to continuous learning, and bring curiosity about the \"art of the possible\" in process design.The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000–$120,000. The midpoint represents our general market target for a fully qualified and experienced individual performing the role. Actual starting salary may fall below or above the midpoint depending on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications, as well as internal equity considerations. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.#LI-HYBRID #LI-JB1What We OfferAt Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we're \"invested in our greatest asset, you\". Our shared goals reflect what matters most to our people:Your community: we foster belonging through collaboration, inclusion and flexibility. Enjoy social events, volunteering and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. Our flexible work practices are designed to support work-life balance and provide employees with flexibility in where and how they workYour growth: we prioritize your development with meaningful work, continuous learning budgets, paid study days and support for professional designations.Recognizing you: your contributions are rewarded with competitive total compensation, retirement savings support, wellness credits, enhanced parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact [e-mail] if you require accommodation.AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.