Investment Systems Developer, Fundamental Equity
About The Position
Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management ("CC&L") is seeking an Investment Systems Developer for their Fundamental Canadian Equity Team in Vancouver. This role involves owning the technology that supports the investment process, with a significant focus on AI and large language models. The developer will build tools to enhance research, information flow, and portfolio management, working directly with Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts to improve their workflows. The team values an entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and direct collaboration, with no layers between developers and users. The opportunity to innovate is significant, as much of the required technology does not yet exist.
Requirements
- A Builder's Mindset – action-oriented, preferring to deliver working prototypes over perfect design documents.
- Programming Knowledge – an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree in a computer-related field OR exceptional programming skills gained through work experience.
- AI Fluency – hands-on experience building with large language models and modern AI tooling, or the demonstrated ability and drive to acquire these skills quickly. Must follow the AI space closely and have strong instincts for the capabilities and limitations of these technologies.
- Deeply Analytical – possess an analytical mind and enjoy mental challenges. Ability to perform deep, thoughtful analysis is required.
- Passion for Technology – willingness to learn new languages and concepts is essential. Experience with Python and Kdb+/Q is mentioned but not required upfront.
- Collaborative Communication – ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Interest in Investment Management – curiosity about the domain to understand the problems worth solving.
- Eligible to work in Canada on their start date.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates to experienced professionals are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Involved in the entire life cycle of what the team builds: scoping out the opportunity, creating prototypes, getting working tools into users' hands early, and iterating quickly with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Work directly with Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts to find areas where technology can improve the investment process, then design and build the solution.
- Design and build applications powered by AI.
- Enhance and maintain the core systems the team relies on every day.
- Build the underlying infrastructure, including data pipelines, integrations, and interfaces, to turn ideas into dependable tools.
Benefits
- Competitive performance bonus
- Compensation determined based on experience and qualifications
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment
- Equal opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
