Intern, Quantitative Research Analyst - Vancouver, Canada - Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

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Intern, Quantitative Research Analyst

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management

Vancouver, BC
We are currently seeking a

Quantitative Research Analyst Intern to join our Quantitative Equity team based in Vancouver for a 3- or 4-month period. We combine leading edge quantitative research with state-of-the-art technology to develop our unique algorithmic investment strategies. A culture of innovation, growth and success through collaboration has enabled us to deliver top tier performance for over two decades. Today, our clients entrust us with $27B in assets across a range of investment mandates.

We recognize that our continued success is dependent on attracting highly talented and motivated individuals whose skills and interests are closely aligned with the firm's growth opportunities.

To achieve this long-term objective, we have in place an internship program that is designed to help develop individuals who are considering a career in quantitative investment management at CCL over the long term.

What You Will Do

The intern will work closely with the Research and Portfolio Management groups to carry out projects that are related to our investment process.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an individual who:

Is motivated by intellectually challenging problems that require determination and creativity to solve
Thrives in a resultsoriented and highly collaborative environment
Is seeking to explore and build a career over the long term in the field of quantitative investment management with a focus on quantitative research and portfolio management

You will work with key decision makers on the team and have a broad range of responsibilities which include:

Carry out projects to develop and enhance our investment process
Actively communicate with members of the Quantitative Equity team to leverage relevant expertise and experience
Participate in regular Quantitative Equity team meeting

What You Bring

A degree (or pursuit thereof) in mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, computer science, machine learning, econometrics, engineering, or related discipline
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to think critically and creatively
Ability to communicate and collaborate clearly and effectively in formal and informal settings
Understanding of equity markets and analysis of financial statements
Experience analyzing and working with large and disparate datasets considered an asset
Plan or desire to pursue the CFA Program considered an asset

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global institutional asset management firm established in 1982 and based in Vancouver, Canada.

Our strong, stable team of investment professionals manages a broad range of investment solutions that includes traditional mandates such as developed and emerging market equities and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies such as portable alpha, market neutral and absolute return.

As of October 2021, we manage $50B in client assets.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. ("CCLFG") provides a broad range of traditional and alternative investment products and services to individuals, advisors, and institutional investors.

Our business comprises of eleven institutional investment affiliates that are responsible for investment decision making and client service, as well as distribution affiliates including Connor Clark & Lunn Private Capital, which provides multi-asset class investment solutions and Connor, Clark & Lunn Funds which distributes single-strategy investments to individual investors.

CCLFG partners with each of its affiliates by contributing world class operations, product development expertise, broad distribution, and business management.

We have grown from $29 billion in assets and 200 people in 2008 to approximately $96 billion in assets and over 700 people today.

This has been accompanied by a high level of change in technology, types of assets managed, trading activity and geographic growth.

As we look forward, we can see both opportunities and challenges for further growth that only reinforce our commitment to attracting, retaining, and motivating the most talented people.

This is best achieved by:
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A High-Quality Environment: To work with people who we hold in high regard; to enjoy the time that we spend at work; to focus on productive activities without the distraction of politics and bureaucracy; to treat each other with respect.
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An Opportunity to Succeed: To do work that has value and which presents the opportunity for professional growth and development.
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Recognition and Reward: To recognize each person's contribution and to align compensation with contribution.

CC&L is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will recei