Senior Associate, Asset Mix and Trading

Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital Ltd. (CC&L); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital Ltd. (CC&L) in Toronto seeks a Senior Associate for the Asset Mix and Trading team, focusing on trading and portfolio management. You will work closely with the Manager on client analysis, differentiated trading, and custom account strategies to enhance our private client product base.

The role blends CC&L Private Capital Trading practices with cross-functional initiatives, offering a collaborative environment and a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in financial services or risk management, or in a related industry.
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills; proficient with MS Office apps.
• Familiarity with capital markets, investment accounts (RRSPs, TFSAs, LIRAs, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Pooled fund trade execution and oversight (including SEG trading).
• Execute asset mix and cash flow trades per client SIPs.
• Conduct client analysis and Portfolio Management for standard and custom mandates.
• Engage in differentiated trading including derivatives, SEG trading, and Alternative Investment Capital call trading.
• Collaborate with internal teams on data integrity, trade requests, and ad hoc activities.
• Support collateral management for derivative trading and cash management for Alternative investment trusts.

Skills

Capital markets

Advanced Excel

Data manipulation

Financial concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Charles River

KDB

Job description

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are seeking a Senior Associate for an existing vacancy in our Asset Mix and Trading team with a focus on trading and portfolio management. The candidate would work closely with the Manager of the Asset Mix & Trading team on client analysis, differentiated trading, Alternative investment management, as well as custom account Portfolio Management. The role will combine CC&L Private Capital Trading & Execution practices along with initiatives that we are enabling to enhance our differentiated product base to provide value for our private clients. You’ll work in a collaborative environment across the organization—supported by internal Private Capital and cross functional teams. Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.

What You Will Do

• Pooled fund trade execution and oversight (including specialized SEG trading)
• Execute asset mix and cash flow trades in accordance with client SIPs (Statement of Investment Policies)
• Client analysis and Portfolio Management practices of standard and custom mandates
• Differentiated trading including but not limited to derivatives trading, SEG trading, Alternative Investment Capital call trading
• Work with internal teams on data integrity, special trade requests, trade issues and ad hoc activities
• Contribute to collateral management for derivative trading
• Assist with cash management and monitoring for Alternative investment trusts
• Support client account constraint monitoring and related Portfolio Management considerations

What You Bring

• 2+ years’ experience in financial services or risk management, or in a related industry
• Proficiency in capital markets, financial concepts, and account types (RRSPs, TFSAs, LIRAs, FHSAs, Corporate/Personal taxable accounts, etc.)
• Advanced Excel; strong data manipulation skills, proficiency in MS Suite applications
• Experience using AI-assisted workflows would be an asset
• Experience with Salesforce, Charles River, KDB, would be an asset
• Bachelor’s degree with preference in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or similar discipline
• Functional/technical expertise, communication, collaboration
• Ownership, growth mindset, continuous improvement & innovation
• Planning, judgment & decision-making

Salary & Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation of this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

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.