Quantitative Equity Developer

CCLIM - Quantitative Equity; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 172,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

CC&L Financial Group in Vancouver is seeking software engineers to join a quantitative equity team. You will own the full software life cycle, collaborating with portfolio managers and researchers to solve financial problems using languages like Kdb+/Q, Python, R, Java, C#, Spark.

The base salary range for full-time roles is $125,000 – $200,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined by experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/graduate/post-graduate degree in a computer-related field, or exceptional programming experience.
• Strong analytical mindset and enjoy solving complex problems.
• Interest in investment management to learn our domain.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programming Knowledge

Deeply Analytical

Passion for Technology

Collaborative Communication

Interest in Investment Management

Education

Computer-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Kdb+/Q

Python

R

Java

C#

Spark

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 have 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 several programming languages (Kdb+/Q, Python, R, Java, C#, Spark) and upfront knowledge is not required. If you are passionate about technology, learning new languages and concepts is natural and fun.
• 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.

We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of experience, including interns, new graduates, and experienced professionals. The base salary range for full-time roles is $125,000 – $200,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

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.