Hybrid Quantitative Portfolio Optimization Specialist

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive performance bonus

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management seeks a Portfolio Research Analyst for its Quantitative Equity Team in Vancouver. You will contribute to portfolio construction, risk management and advisory analytics to drive long-term performance.

The role emphasizes research-driven decision making, collaboration with portfolio managers and a disciplined approach to investment models. Hybrid work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of optimization theory and portfolio construction.
• Experience with finance, statistics and quantitative methods.
• Strong analytical thinking and empirical validation.

Responsibilities

• Research and development to enhance portfolio optimization solutions.
• Portfolio oversight ensuring alignment with strategy and guidelines.
• Performance analysis and attribution to inform decisions.
• Improvements to research infrastructure and workflows.
• Cross-team collaboration with PMs, traders and analysts.

Skills

Optimization theory

Quantitative research

Portfolio construction

Risk management

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math/optimization/statistics/physics/engineering/finance

Graduate studies or work experience in quantitative research

Job description

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management seeks a Portfolio Research Analyst for its Quantitative Equity Team in Vancouver. You will contribute to portfolio construction, risk management and advisory analytics to drive long-term performance.

The role emphasizes research-driven decision making, collaboration with portfolio managers and a disciplined approach to investment models. Hybrid work environment with growth opportunities.