Intern, Quantitative Developer

Connor, Clark & Lunn group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn group in Vancouver houses a special software team embedded in a top-performing quantitative equity fund that manages over $111 billion in assets. The role blends finance and technology, with investment decisions powered by advanced software and data science.

You'll own the entire software life cycle, collaborating with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to design, implement, and support solutions in a entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate/graduate degree in CS or a related field or strong coding experience.
• Analytical mindset with ability to perform deep data analysis.
• Passionate about technology and eager to learn new languages and tools.
• Collaborative communicator who works well with others.
• Interest in investment management and the financial domain.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programming Knowledge

Deeply Analytical

Passion for Technology

Collaborative Communication

Interest in Investment Management

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.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date.