Associét(e), Solutions de placement

Connor, Clark & Lunn group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development support

Wellness and health benefits

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is seeking an Associate, Investment Solutions to join the CC&L One team. You will build Python-based analytical tools, develop data pipelines, and support strategic asset allocation and portfolio optimization for institutional clients.

The role emphasizes quantitative research, collaboration with investment teams, and delivering practical, data-driven investment solutions. The CC&L One platform enables multi-asset insights across the firm.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in investments, quantitative research, or development.
• Strong Python skills and data libraries, with software development practices.
• Experience building analytical tools, models, libraries, or systems.
• Knowledge of optimization, simulation, and stochastic modelling.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain analytical tools and infrastructure in Python, including portfolio analytics and reporting processes.
• Develop data pipelines that integrate market, economic, portfolio, and liability data.
• Research long-term capital market assumptions and economic scenarios.
• Support strategic asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and scenario analysis.
• Analyze portfolios across public and private markets, including risk, liquidity, and cash flows.
• Prepare analytical materials for governance, clients, consultants, and RFPs.
• Collaborate with CC&L teams to translate research into investment solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

SQL databases

Git

Job description

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for an **Associate, Investment Solutions** to join our **CC&L One** team.CC&L One is CC&L Financial Group’s multi-asset solutions platform, bringing together the breadth of our investment capabilities to create customized solutions for institutional investors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in building the analytical and quantitative tools that support strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk analysis, and customized investment solutions.If you enjoy solving complex investment problems, working with data and quantitative models, and building tools that can have a real impact on investment decisions, this could be the next great step in your career. You will work closely with the Head of Investment Solutions and collaborate with investment teams across the firm, with the opportunity to build new analytical capabilities from the ground up. Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.**What You Will Do*** Build and maintain analytical tools and infrastructure in Python, including scenario generators, portfolio analytics, optimization tools, and reporting processes.* Develop data pipelines that bring together market, economic, portfolio, and liability data from internal and external sources.* Research and develop long-term capital market assumptions and economic scenarios.* Support strategic asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and scenario analysis.* Analyze portfolios across public and private markets, including return drivers, risk, liquidity, cash flows, and portfolio interactions.* Conduct asset-liability, pension surplus-risk, and outcome-oriented portfolio analysis.* Support the development of customized fixed income and multi-credit investment solutions.* Build and monitor risk analysis, including factor exposures, stress testing, drawdowns, liquidity, and concentration.* Support analytics for pension plans, insurance companies, foundations, endowments, and other institutional investors.* Prepare analytical materials and presentations for investment governance, client discussions, consultants, searches, and RFPs.* Help develop and maintain documentation around investment assumptions, models, and methodologies.* Collaborate with investment professionals and teams across CC&L to turn quantitative research into practical investment solutions.**What You Bring*** 2–7 years of experience in investments, quantitative research or development, portfolio analytics, asset allocation, actuarial or investment consulting, or insurance asset management.* Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.* Strong Python skills, including experience with scientific and data libraries, and a strong understanding of software development practices such as version control, testing, and modular design.* Experience building analytical tools, models, libraries, or systems rather than simply using existing tools.* Strong SQL and data management skills, as well as advanced Excel and experience with statistical analysis and data visualization.* Knowledge of optimization, simulation, and stochastic modelling.* Exposure to strategic asset allocation, fixed income markets, or asset-liability analysis is preferred.* Experience with pension, insurance, endowment, risk, actuarial, liability, or factor modelling is an asset.* Progress toward a CFA, actuarial, CAIA, or FRM designation is an asset.* French language skills are an asset.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with uncertainty and imperfect information.* A genuine interest in investments and portfolio construction, with the ability to connect quantitative analysis to client objectives.* Strong communication skills and the ability to explain quantitative concepts clearly to investment, client, and governance audiences.* A collaborative approach, high integrity, and sound judgment when working with confidential information.**#LI-HYBRID #LI-RD1****What We Offer** At 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 work* Your 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.