Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management (CC&L)

Quantitative Equity Alpha Research

Vancouver, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

$200,000–$350,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Quantitative researchers lead the development of investment models and strategies by analyzing complex market dynamics. You will own research projects from end to end, including idea generation, signal construction, backtesting, and calibration.

Job details

We are looking for researchers to join our Quantitative Equity team. We are a top-performing quant fund that manages over $111 billion in financial assets, with a track record spanning more than two decades. As a privately owned firm, we take a long-term perspective, investing in lasting business success and the long-term careers of our people. What You Will Do Investing presents a rich set of research problems that you will explore in this role. Quantitative Researchers lead the development of our investment models and strategies. This requires thinking deeply about the factors that determine business success and modeling the complex dynamics of capital markets, including how information is created, interpreted and reflected in prices. Your work will have a direct impact on investment outcomes. You will own your research projects from beginning to end, including idea generation, signal construction, backtesting and calibration. There is plenty of opportunity to collaborate with your peers and receive mentorship from senior members of our research team. Our team works with: State-of-the-art techniques, including reinforcement learning, large language models, AI agents and econometric methods Large financial and alternative data Advanced technologies, such as high-performance computing infrastructure and custom research systems What You Bring Exceptional quantitative and technical ability: a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, finance or a related discipline An interest in finance: an interest in the domain is essential; an understanding of capital markets and the drivers of business success is valuable but not required Evidence of exceptional ability and achievement: demonstrated through academic, professional, research, competition, entrepreneurship, or other accomplishments The starting annual base salary range is $200,000 – $350,000 for new graduates. Our compensation and benefits package includes a substantial variable year-end bonus, RRSP contribution matching, health benefits, and family-building benefits. As a private organization owned by active leaders, our structure provides opportunities for exceptional contributors to participate in profit sharing and, over time, potentially become equity owners of the firm. To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and transcript. Please note, this posting is specifically for the quantitative research group and experience in academic research is usually preferred. Learn more by exploring our website: www.cclimq.com #LI-HYBRID #LI-RC1 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess exceptional quantitative and technical ability with a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, or finance. Experience in academic research is preferred, along with a demonstrated track record of achievement.