Specialist, Product Team
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.
Toronto, ON

Our Product Team is hiring a Specialist. The Product Team focuses on product development and product management of our diverse suite of over 80 investment strategies. We act as a nexus between the investment and sales teams, focusing on a wide range of institutional and retail product related initiatives. This position works across our organization, including investment management, marketing, sales, legal/compliance and investment operations.

We place a high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us have opportunities to succeed. We are a solution orientated and collaborative team seeking likeminded individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment. This is a Toronto based role, but can also be based in Montreal, and offers flexibility between working from home and the office.

What You Will Do
Support the Head of Product to manage and execute all product related initiatives: market/competitor analysis, portfolio analysis, industry trends, investor profiles, product messaging, product reviews, marketing materials, product pricing and other research and analysis as required
Develop a clear and deep understanding of our investment strategies
Build and maintain a high level of asset management industry knowledge to serve as an expert resource on comparable investment products
Conduct analysis (i.e. performance analysis, risk statistics, etc.) and articulate concisely
What You Bring
Team player with a positive attitude
Ability to build relationships and interact with people across all functions and levels
Self-motivated and proactive with strong attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Undergraduate degree in a relevant field; CFA designation is an asset
Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with eVestment is an asset
Experience in financial services (investment banking, investment consulting, asset management, research, etc.) is an asset
This position would be suitable for those candidates who meet these qualifications and who excel in an unstructured environment and a culture that prioritizes employee leadership and accountability in order to achieve performance-driven results. If you meet most but not all of the qualifications and feel you could still be a valuable contributor to our team we encourage you to reach out and provide additional insights regarding your experience and skill set in your cover letter.

Who We Are

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (“CC&LFG”) 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. CC&LFG 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 over $96 billion in assets and close to 700 employees 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:
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.
An Opportunity to Succeed: To do work that has value and which presents the opportunity for professional growth and development.
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 receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.

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posted 30+ days ago