Software Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive bonus

Job summary

CC&L Financial Group in Vancouver is seeking software developers to join a top performing quantitative equity fund. You will work at the intersection of finance and technology, contributing to investment decisions through advanced programming and analytics.

The team values an entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration. We welcome interns, new grads, and experienced professionals; base salary ranges from 125,000 to 200,000 CAD annually plus a competitive bonus, with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven programming ability or degree in a computer-related field.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn multiple languages (Kdb+/Q, Python, R, Java, C#, Spark).
• Collaborative communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine interest in investment management and financial domains.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to analyze financial problems.
• Design, plan and implement solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Maintain and enhance investment systems to keep them running smoothly.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Analytical mind

Passion for technology

Collaborative communication

Interest in investment management

Job description

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

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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.