Software Development Engineer

Connor, Clark & Lunn group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn group in Vancouver seeks developers to join a top performing quantitative equity fund, blending finance and technology to drive investment decisions through data and code.

You will collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers, design and implement scalable solutions, and maintain investment systems with ongoing enhancements and support. Base salary is 125,000 – 200,000 CAD annually plus a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Degree in a computer-related field or equivalent proven programming skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to perform deep analysis.
• Passion for technology and learning new languages.
• Collaborative communication and teamwork across groups.
• Interest in investment management and financial domain.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to analyze financial problems.
• Design, plan and implement solutions in an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Keep investment systems running smoothly through enhancements and support.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Interest in investments

Programming languages

Education

CS/CE/Math degree

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

• 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 is $125,000 – $200,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.