Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. Toronto, ON Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Process Automation Python Developer in Investment Resource Group.

Investment Resource group is a diverse and dynamic group of individuals, whose varied talents and experiences enable us to provide accurate, timely, and efficient global investment operations and support the sustainable growth of CC&L Financial Group and its affiliates. We are committed to provide the best infrastructure service and create winning conditions for clients, affiliates and employees.

Investment Resource group is in the process of building out our automation capabilities and is seeking an entrepreneurial minded person who are passionate about process innovation to help us to accomplish this objective. If you are industrious, collaborative, innovative, and enjoy visionary thinking, joining us could be an ideal opportunity for you.

Reporting to the Manager of Process Automation, the process automation python developer is accountable for partnering with the business subject matter experts in Investment Resource group to develop, implement and support a variety of automated solutions using Python and other tools offered at CC&L Financial Group for repetitive processes and tasks.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement automated solutions primarily using Python, as well as tools such as Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and AI technologies (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT), while adhering to the automation development lifecycle within the Azure DevOps environment.
• Work with the business analyst to translate business requirements into scalable solution and technical tasks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Continuously debug and optimize existing code to enhance automation performance for scalability and robustness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global locations to define and implement standardized approaches for automation.
• Proactively propose improvements for the development framework and standards
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Educate users on automation capabilities and best practices to identify potential use cases.
• Act as a liaison with information systems, operational risk teams, and other key stakeholders to drive synergy within CC&L Financial Group.
• Provide support for the existing automation platform in close collaboration with Information System teams as needed

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in automation or software development using object-oriented programming languages such as Python (preferred) or Java.
• Solid understanding of automation or software development methodologies, as well as business process design, analysis, and mapping.
• Proficiency with Git and code repositories.
• Experience with APIs (e.g., Microsoft Graph API).
• Experience with DevOps platforms such as Azure (preferred) or AWS.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, VBA and Power Query is an asset.
• Familiarity with data engineering, data manipulation, and integrating multiple data sources is an asset.
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Blue Prism, or Automation Anywhere is an asset.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on scalability and robustness of automation solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and synthesize information into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of project/program support, planning, implementation, and change management.
• Creative and tenacious problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Demonstrate high motivation and proven track record of delivering results
• Exhibit exceptional problem-solving and algorithmic thinking skills, with a passion for expanding automation expertise.
• Knowledge of post-trade operational processes and compliance standards within the financial services industry is an asset.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group At CC&L Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact.

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $167 billion in client assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com.

CC&L Financial Group 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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