Investment Insights Analyst: Data-Driven Analytics

Connor, Clark & Lunn group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. invites an Analyst to join its Investment Insights team in Canada. You will collaborate with investment teams to create analytics that generate actionable insights and improve investment processes.

The role focuses on analytics delivery lifecycle, design and development, and leveraging data science to enhance decision making. A strong foundation in finance or quantitative fields and experience with modern analytics tools are valued.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in finance, data science, or a quantitative field; CFA/FRM is an asset.
• Deep knowledge in investment analytics, investment management, or data science.
• Experience with Python, SQL, AI programming assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot), automation/scheduling platforms (e.g. VisualCron, Prefect), data platforms (Databricks, Microsoft Fabric), and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills; ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics that generate investment insights and improve affiliate investment manager effectiveness.
• Build understanding of affiliate investment strategies and workflows.
• Research and propose new analytic methodologies; identify opportunities to enhance decision-making and expand analytics offerings.
• Collaborate with investment managers and senior leadership on proofs of concept.
• Partner with Platform and Methodology Team to productionalize and scale analytics.
• Leverage financial datasets to create analytics on performance, attribution, risk, and more.
• Explain business logic and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Apply AI to financial modelling, anomaly detection, and natural-language querying.

Skills

Investment analytics

Data science

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

VisualCron

Prefect

AI tools

Data visualization

Education

Finance/Data science/Quant field

CFA or FRM (asset)

Tools

GitHub Copilot

VisualCron

Prefect

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. invites an Analyst to join its Investment Insights team in Canada. You will collaborate with investment teams to create analytics that generate actionable insights and improve investment processes.

The role focuses on analytics delivery lifecycle, design and development, and leveraging data science to enhance decision making. A strong foundation in finance or quantitative fields and experience with modern analytics tools are valued.