Intern, Quantitative Developer

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management seeks interns or students for a software role embedded in a top-performing quantitative equity fund. You will work on ML, cloud computing, data visualization and financial machine learning within a fast-paced team on the West Coast Vancouver hub.

You will own the software life cycle, collaborating with portfolio managers and researchers to solve complex financial problems while learning a broad set of technologies including Python, Kdb+/Q, R, Spark,

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an undergraduate/graduate degree in a computer-related field.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Eagerness to learn a range of technologies and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to analyze financial problems.
• Design, plan and implement software solutions in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Maintain and enhance investment systems to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Collaborative communication

Programming knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in computer-related field

Tools

Python

Kdb+/Q

R

Spark

AWS

Databricks

Job description

We are a special software team embedded in a top performing quantitative equity fund that manages over $111 billion in financial assets. This is a fantastic opportunity in the exciting intersection of finance and technology where investment decisions are made using technology. Quantitative equity funds use programmed investment strategies and as a result, our developers are crucial to its success.

The team is headquartered and deeply rooted in West Coast Vancouver. We place high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us has opportunities to succeed.

What You Will Do

Developers play an essential role through innovative technologies: machine learning, cloud computing, optimization engines, non-traditional high-performance databases, custom applications and data visualization. You own the entire software life cycle:

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to analyze interesting financial problems.
• Design, plan and implement solutions in an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Keep investment systems running smoothly through enhancements and support.

What You Bring

• Programming Knowledge– you are working towards an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree in a computer-related field OR exceptional programming skills gained through your work experience.
• Deeply Analytical– you possess an analytical mind and enjoy mental challenges. An ability to perform deep thoughtful analysis is required for this role.
• Passion for Technology– we work with a range of technologies and programming languages, including Python, Kdb+/Q, R, Spark, AWS, and Databricks. Prior experience with these technologies is not required; what matters is a genuine enthusiasm for technology and an eagerness to learn new languages, tools, and concepts.
• Collaborative Communication– you have a collaborative spirit that helps you to work well with others and you communicate effectively.
• Interest in Investment Management– this is key. Your interest will help you learn about our complex domain.

The monthly salary for this position is $11,000. Students in their final internship term are preferred.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date.

CC&L Financial Group 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.

Your application will be reviewed by a member of the hiring team - AI is not used in the screening, assessment or selection of applications at this time.