Software Development Engineer

CCLIM - Quantitative Equity; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 173,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

CC&L Financial Group in Vancouver is seeking a software engineer to join a top performing quantitative equity fund. You will work at the intersection of finance and technology, applying programming to investment decisions and building scalable systems.

You will collaborate with portfolio managers and researchers, design and implement solutions, and keep critical systems running smoothly. The base salary range is $125,000 – $200,000 USD annually plus a competitive bonus and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree in a computer-related field or equivalent programming experience.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to perform deep analysis.
• Interest in finance and investment management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts and researchers to analyze financial problems.
• Design, plan, and implement software solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Maintain and enhance investment systems to ensure reliability.

Skills

Programming Knowledge

Analytical thinking

Passion for technology

Collaborative communication

Interest in investment management

Education

Degree in computer-related field

Tools

Kdb+/Q

Python

R

Java

C#

Spark

Job description

We are a special software team embedded in a top performing quantitative equity fund that manages over $78+ billion USD 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 effective
• 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.

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.