At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and provide insights on quantitative investment strategies.
- Company: Join one of Canada’s top-performing asset managers, Connor, Clark & Lunn.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with a focus on collaboration and client success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping institutional clients navigate complex investment strategies.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in asset management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Client Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Equity. This role will combine institutional client coverage with deep knowledge of quantitative investment strategies, working closely with institutional clients, consultants, investment teams and internal stakeholders. You will serve as a key investment resource for clients, helping them understand portfolio construction, factor exposures, risk, performance, implementation and model behaviour, while ensuring a high-quality and scalable client experience.
What You Will Do:
- Act as a senior investment and client-facing resource for a portfolio of institutional Quant clients and consultants
- Develop trusted relationships with clients and provide ongoing investment-focused coverage tailored to their objectives and needs
- Explain quantitative investment strategies, portfolio construction, factor exposures, risk, attribution, implementation and model behaviour in a clear and compelling manner
- Lead and participate in client meetings, investment reviews, consultant meetings and presentations, responding to sophisticated investment questions and requests
- Translate complex investment concepts and quantitative analysis into clear insights and recommendations for institutional audiences
- Coordinate client inquiries and issues across investment, operations, product, legal and other internal teams, ensuring effective follow-through and resolution
- Identify emerging client needs, trends and opportunities and communicate relevant insights to investment and senior leadership teams
- Support client retention and business growth by deepening relationships and identifying opportunities to enhance the client experience
- Contribute to the evolution of the Quant client coverage model, processes and resources to support the continued growth of the institutional business
What You Bring:
- 7+ years of experience in institutional asset management, investment management, portfolio management, client portfolio management or a related investment role
- Experience working with institutional clients, investment consultants, pension plans, foundations, endowments or other sophisticated investment organizations
- Strong understanding of quantitative investment strategies and the ability to discuss portfolio construction, factor exposures, risk, attribution and implementation
- Experience in a client-facing investment role, with the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with sophisticated institutional audiences
- Strong investment knowledge and the ability to translate complex quantitative and investment concepts into clear, client-friendly discussions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience leading investment meetings and presenting to senior clients and consultants
- Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across investment, client service and corporate teams
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple client relationships, priorities and complex requests in a fast-paced environment
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related discipline
- CFA designation or progress toward the CFA designation would be considered an asset
- Experience with quantitative investment models, portfolio analytics or investment risk systems would be considered an asset
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.
Client Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Equity in Toronto employer: Connor, Clark & Lunn group
At CC&L Financial Group, we pride ourselves on being a top employer in Canada, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Join us to be part of a supportive culture where your contributions directly impact our investment technology landscape and help shape the future of asset management.
Contact Details:
Connor, Clark & Lunn group Recruitment Team
