Quantitative Equity Technology, Quantitative Developer

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 170,183 - 272,294; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L) in Vancouver seeks innovative developers to join their software team within a quantitative equity fund managing over $75 billion in assets. This role involves collaborating with portfolio managers to solve financial challenges, designing software solutions, and ensuring investment systems operate smoothly. Candidates should possess a degree in a computer-related field or equivalent skills, along with a passion for technology and investment management. The base salary ranges from $125,000 to $200,000 annually, plus performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.
• Enjoys mental challenges and can perform deep analysis.
• Passionate about learning new technology and programming languages.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Strong interest in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers on financial problems.
• Design, plan and implement software solutions.
• Support enhancements and keep investment systems running smoothly.

Skills

Programing Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Passion for Technology

Collaborative Communication

Interest in Investment Management

Education

Degree in a computer-related field

Tools

Kdb+/Q

Python

R

Java

C#

Spark

Job description

Overview

We are a special software team embedded in a top performing quantitative equity fund that manages over $75 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.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and academic transcript.

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.