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# Senior Buy Side Equity Analyst at Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management

- **Company:** Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management
- **Location:** Vancouver, Canada
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cclim/jobs/4407234009

## Job description

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (“CC&L”), an affiliate of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, is looking for a Senior Buy Side Equity Analyst to join our Vancouver-based Fundamental Canadian Equity Team.

You will work closely with the Portfolio Managers as part of the security selection and portfolio construction process. CC&L’s Fundamental Equity Team is comprised of industry veterans and research analysts who manage over $18 billion in fundamental Canadian equity mandates. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to, as well as learn and grow with, one of Canada’s leading investment management teams.

## What You Will Do

- Work closely with the Portfolio Managers to research companies and make investment decisions for Canadian equity portfolios
- Provide research and analysis of Canadian equities
- Consolidate and analyze information from company financial statements, industry conferences and company presentations, analysts, and company management teams
- Build and maintain financial models
- Present stock recommendations to the Portfolio Managers

## What You Bring

- 3 to 7 years of experience in an equity analyst role, ideally on the sell-side, buy-side or in investment banking
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with others
- Demonstrated ability to understand financial statements
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to consolidate and focus a large amount of data into succinct written and verbal communications
- Confidence and comfort in expressing opinions and making decisions
- Comfortable with both a collaborative and debate-driven approach to communication
- A growth mindset; proven ability to bounce back and learn from mistakes
- Undergraduate degree focusing on finance
- Completion of the CFA designation is preferred
- Commitment to live in Vancouver for the long-term

The base salary range is $90,000 – 200,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

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

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. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact talentacquisition@cclgroup.com if you require accommodation.

AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.

## About Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. is a privately-owned Canadian institutional asset manager offering a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investment strategies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (affiliate of CC&L Financial Group)
- **Headquarters**: Vancouver, Canada (with additional office in Toronto)
- **Founded**: 1982
- **Founders**: Not publicly available from provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Asset management / investment management
- **Target customers**: Institutional clients – pension funds, group retirement plans, governments, corporations, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations. Also serves as sub-advisor to third-party mutual funds, separately managed accounts (SMAs), and pooled fund advisory programs.
- **Mission / purpose**: “Delivering outstanding client service and a wide range of attractive investment solutions to a diverse client base” while maintaining a unique culture dedicated to its people.

## Products & Services
- **Traditional Strategies**: Canadian and foreign equities, fixed income, and balanced portfolios.
- **Alternative Strategies**: Portable alpha, market neutral, absolute return, and equity extension (130/30) solutions.
- **Sub-Advisory Services**: Provides investment management for third-party mutual funds, SMAs, and pooled funds.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: $122 billion in assets under management (AUM) for CC&L Investment Management Ltd. as of the latest data; the broader CC&L Financial Group collectively manages over $188 billion.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Part of the CC&L Financial Group, a multi-boutique firm that centralizes non-investment functions (accounting, administration, sales, marketing) to support its affiliates.
- **Growth Signals**: One of the largest independently owned investment management firms in Canada; maintains a strong, stable team and a reputation for product innovation (e.g., early mover in portable alpha and 130/30 strategies).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Privately-owned structure** allows long-term focus and entrepreneurial agility, seen as a competitive advantage.
- **Multi-boutique model** (CC&L Financial Group) provides deep operational support while each affiliate retains its own culture and investment autonomy.
- **Innovative product development** track record, including portable alpha and market neutral solutions.
- **Strong, stable team** with low turnover and a culture that attracts top talent.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue developing innovative investment solutions that increase returns without proportionally increasing risk.
- Deepen responsible investing practices and ESG integration.
- Maintain and enhance client service excellence across institutional and retail channels.
- Invest in people and culture to sustain long-term performance and retention.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on personal development and long-term contribution. The firm emphasizes “enjoyment in our work environment surrounded by people we like and respect.”
- **Ownership mindset**: Employees benefit from a transparent link between long-term contribution and compensation, and the freedom to act within their roles.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active Women in Leadership initiative, commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B), and equal opportunity employment.
- **Corporate Social Responsibility**: Supports community causes important to clients, employees, and partners.
- **Work environment**: Offices in Vancouver and Toronto; hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated but likely flexible given the collaborative culture.
- **Career development**: Opportunities across specialized teams (Fundamental Equity, Quantitative Equity, Fixed Income, Asset Allocation, Client Solutions) with clear paths for growth.

## Sources
1. [cclinvest.cclgroup.com – Home](https://cclinvest.cclgroup.com/)
2. [cclinvest.cclgroup.com – About Us](https://cclinvest.cclgroup.com/who-we-are/about-us/)
3. [cclinvest.cclgroup.com – Careers](https://cclinvest.cclgroup.com/careers/)
4. [cclinvest.cclgroup.com – Our Team](https://cclinvest.cclgroup.com/who-we-are/our-team/)
5. [cclinvest.cclgroup.com – Expertise](https://cclinvest.cclgroup.com/what-we-do/expertise/)

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