About the role
Principal – Strategic Initiatives
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
Toronto, ON
Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Principal, Strategic Initiatives to lead a range of initiatives that will enable our continued success. With the growth in assets, products and headcount that we have experienced in recent years, and what we hope to achieve in the future, there are many challenges and opportunities where you can have an impact.
In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership and affiliate partners across our organization to deliver high-impact initiatives that support our strategic direction. The scope of this role and the exposure it provides offer significant opportunities for long-term career growth within the CC&L Financial Group.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with members of the CC&L Financial Group leadership team, and broadly with people across all functions in our organization – investments, operations, business management and distribution.
- You will work on a wide range of initiatives, from the very large, such as partnering with an investment team to start a new business, to the small, such as working to trouble shoot and resolve a business issue quickly when it arises.
- Own initiatives end-to-end: deeply understand the issue or opportunity, develop recommendations, build consensus, and drive execution through to completion.
- Work scope will include conducting financial analysis, market research, business diligence, and managing projects to ensure successful delivery and business impact.
What You Bring
- 5-10 years of experience in management consulting or financial services.
- Accounting, Business or Economics degree at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Accounting and financial analysis expertise.
- Strong analytical strength, verbal, critical thinking, and abstract reasoning.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an influential presence.
- Proven ability to drive and manage change with a strong focus on results.
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 $142billion 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 our careers at: Career opportunities – CC&L Financial Group Ltd.
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.
#LI-HYBRID #LI-RD1
About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L)
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity for both 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 manage over C$132 billion in assets and offer a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.
A career here can look different for everyone, but every path is rooted in our commitment to invest in our greatest asset – you. We prioritize community, personal growth and recognition to create an environment where you can thrive. For more information on building your career with us, visit our website.
About the role
Principal – Strategic Initiatives
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
Toronto, ON
Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Principal, Strategic Initiatives to lead a range of initiatives that will enable our continued success. With the growth in assets, products and headcount that we have experienced in recent years, and what we hope to achieve in the future, there are many challenges and opportunities where you can have an impact.
In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership and affiliate partners across our organization to deliver high-impact initiatives that support our strategic direction. The scope of this role and the exposure it provides offer significant opportunities for long-term career growth within the CC&L Financial Group.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with members of the CC&L Financial Group leadership team, and broadly with people across all functions in our organization – investments, operations, business management and distribution.
- You will work on a wide range of initiatives, from the very large, such as partnering with an investment team to start a new business, to the small, such as working to trouble shoot and resolve a business issue quickly when it arises.
- Own initiatives end-to-end: deeply understand the issue or opportunity, develop recommendations, build consensus, and drive execution through to completion.
- Work scope will include conducting financial analysis, market research, business diligence, and managing projects to ensure successful delivery and business impact.
What You Bring
- 5-10 years of experience in management consulting or financial services.
- Accounting, Business or Economics degree at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Accounting and financial analysis expertise.
- Strong analytical strength, verbal, critical thinking, and abstract reasoning.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an influential presence.
- Proven ability to drive and manage change with a strong focus on results.
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 $142billion 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 our careers at: Career opportunities – CC&L Financial Group Ltd.
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.
#LI-HYBRID #LI-RD1
About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L)
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity for both 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 manage over C$132 billion in assets and offer a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.
A career here can look different for everyone, but every path is rooted in our commitment to invest in our greatest asset – you. We prioritize community, personal growth and recognition to create an environment where you can thrive. For more information on building your career with us, visit our website.