Head of Private Markets Portfolio Operations

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Learning budgets

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L) is seeking an experienced Manager, Private Markets Portfolio Operations (PMPO) to lead a team of financial operations professionals across Affiliates and Investment Operations. The role focuses on operational ownership, controls, documentation, and scalable execution for private-market activities.

The position is hybrid, with in-office and remote days, and emphasizes talent development, ownership clarity, and reducing key-person risk while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in business or related field; professional credentials valued.
• 7–10 years in asset/wealth management or related operations roles.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop talent and resilience.
• Experience in private-market or alternative-investment operations and capital activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Specialists and Analysts with clear goals and feedback.
• Plan daily/weekly work and guide complex matters.
• Oversee onboarding, capital calls, subscriptions, NAV validation, and reconciliations.
• Maintain risk controls, documentation, and approvals.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Canadian Securities Course (asset)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Smartsheet

Jira

CRM

Data tools

Automation tools

Job description

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L) is seeking an experienced Manager, Private Markets Portfolio Operations (PMPO) to lead a team of financial operations professionals across Affiliates and Investment Operations. The role focuses on operational ownership, controls, documentation, and scalable execution for private-market activities.

The position is hybrid, with in-office and remote days, and emphasizes talent development, ownership clarity, and reducing key-person risk while