Quantitative Equity Product Analyst

Connor, Clark & Lunn group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 174,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management, based in Vancouver, seeks a Product Analyst to translate quantitative investment processes into clear content for institutional investors. The role blends analysis, communication, and collaboration across teams to support the Quantitative Equity platform.

You will develop investment content, support business development, engage with internal stakeholders, and represent the team in meetings with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of work experience on a quantitative or systematic investment team.
• Understanding of factor investing frameworks, portfolio construction and optimization principles, performance attribution and risk decomposition, and empirical research methods.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts clearly and concisely.
• CFA designation or progress toward completion is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Investment Content Development – develop materials that relate a complex investment process to market developments for stakeholders.
• Business Development – support initiatives contributing to long-term growth of the Quantitative Equity platform.
• Cross-Team Engagement – build strong relationships to improve systems, processes, and communications across teams.
• External Presence – represent the Quantitative Equity team in meetings with institutional clients, prospects, and consultants.

Education

Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science

Job description

We are looking for a Product Analyst to support our globally recognized quantitative investment platform. We combine quantitative research with leading-edge technology to develop differentiated algorithmic investment strategies. A culture of innovation, growth and success through collaboration and mutual respect has enabled us to deliver top tier performance for over two decades. Today, our clients entrust us with over US$60 billion in assets under management across a range of investment mandates.

The successful candidate will contribute directly to analysis and research that translate a quantitative investment process into clear, credible content for institutional investors. This is a high-impact role for someone who combines technical depth, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.

What You Will Do

Working closely with the Quantitative Equity, Client Solutions, and Institutional Sales teams, the Product Analyst will support a broad range of activities, including:

• Investment Content Development – Develop materials that resonate with internal/external stakeholders by clearly and succinctly relating a complex investment process to developments in markets and portfolios.
• Business Development – Support initiatives that contribute to the long-term growth and success of the Quantitative Equity platform.
• Cross-Team Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders in order to improve systems, processes, and communications across teams.
• External Presence – Represent the Quantitative Equity team in meetings with institutional clients, prospects, and consultants.

What You Bring

• Academic background in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, data science or a related quantitative discipline.
• 2 – 5 years of work experience on a quantitative or systematic investment team.
• Working understanding of factor investing frameworks, portfolio construction and optimization principles, performance attribution and risk decomposition, and empirical research methods.
• Demonstrated ability to critically and creatively analyze large financial datasets, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience developing external-facing analysis or thought leadership, and ideally presenting this content to stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts clearly and concisely.
• A collaborative spirit that enables successful working relationships with a large number of internal and external stakeholders.
• CFA designation or progress toward completion is an asset.

We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of experience. The base salary range is $125,000 – $200,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or agencies will be accepted. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global institutional asset management firm established in 1982 and based in Vancouver, Canada. Our strong, stable team of investment professionals manages a broad range of investment solutions that includes traditional mandates such as developed and emerging market equities and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies such as portable alpha, market neutral and absolute return. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact through meaningful work. It’s a place where you can grow your skills and contribute to our business.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is an affiliate of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&L Financial Group), one of the largest private, independently held asset management firms in Canada. CC&L Financial Group and its diverse family of affiliates collectively manage over $222 billion in financial assets. Together, we provide a broad range of distinct and independently managed traditional and alternative investment products and services to our clients.