Senior Java Developer – Portfolio Management Systems
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group provides investment management services to individuals, advisors, pension plans, institutional investors and foundations. As Canada’s only multi-boutique asset management firm, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is uniquely focused on creating the conditions for success for its clients, partners and employees. The firm has offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal and through its affiliated investment managers is responsible for the investment of in financial assets.

The Information Systems team, based in Vancouver, BC, has an opportunity for developing and supporting systems required for financial investment analytics.

Job Description:

• Review proposed improvements to investment analytics

• Design and develop business application solutions. This includes enhancing the existing investment portfolio management system and developing new modules

• Provide end user support for the investment portfolio management system

• This position works closely with investment portfolio managers

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or computer engineering with minimum GPA of 75% is required

• At least 6 years of work experience designing and developing business applications using Java and SQL

• Experience with Matlab is an asset

• Exposure to the entire systems development life cycle

• Interest and/or experience in developing systems for financial markets

• Strong academic background in mathematics and statistics

• Strong communication skills

• Assertive and enthusiastic personality

• Team player

• Quickly learns and adapts to new technologies, including developing applications using high performance memory based databases and programming languages

Compensation:

Starting salary is commensurate with experience, with three weeks of vacation. Following the successful completion of our probationary period, a full benefits package is provided including life insurance, extended medical, dental, payment of provincial medical plan premiums and matching of GRSP contributions up to 5% of base salary (in the firm’s Group RRSP plan). Group RRSP employee contributions may begin after two months of employment; CC&L matching would begin after one full year of service.

Other:

Candidates may be asked to complete a short test to determine their suitability for the position. Given the nature of our business, the successful candidate will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and to obtain prior approval for all personal securities trading

Contact Information:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter to the attention of Human Resources. Applications can be e-mailed to careers@cclgroup.com. Please quote "Systems Developer – Investment Analytics" in the subject line. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.