Executive Assistant

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.

Vancouver, BC

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual looking to advance their career with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial firm.

What You Will Do

The Executive Assistant will provide executive and administrative support to the Quantitative Equity Investment Team Leaders and management team, lead corporate initiatives and events, and organize key internal meetings. You will work closely with the leadership team on internal and external matters and will need to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times. In this role, you will:

• Execute on the calendar management of the Leadership team for business and travel needs
• Schedule and organize key meetings throughout the year for various groups within the firm
• Support the coordination of recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Plan significant team wide events such as annual off-sites and partner events
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team on external commitments such as client meetings and activities with external boards, as well as supporting the management team
• Manage and coordinate staff and partner requests with office managers and IT
• Work closely with the leadership team on corporate initiatives and internal communications
  
  

What You Bring

• Industry Knowledge: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, working directly with senior managers in an organization.
• Adaptability: You bring an energetic, solutions-focused mindset to a dynamic role, with the ability to adapt quickly and tackle challenges head-on
• Reliable: You are dependable and able to maintain matters of confidentiality.
• Collaborative Communication: Your communication skills are clear and timely on both written and verbal platforms.
• Relational: You have strong intrapersonal skills with the ability to build healthy working relationships with staff and managers at the firm.
• Efficiency: You are a quick-learner who is able to receive direction, act efficiently, and work independently on the management and execution of tasks.
• Organizational Skills: You have excellent event planning skills and are able to adapt to different environments.
• Technology: You have demonstrated proficiency in technology and office applications such as video conferencing platforms and Microsoft Office programs.
  
  

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management is a global institutional asset management firm established in 1982 and based in Vancouver, Canada. Our strong, stable team of investment professionals manages a broad range of investment solutions that includes traditional mandates such as developed and emerging market equities and fixed income, as well as alternative strategies such as portable alpha, market neutral and absolute return.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. is part of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&L Financial Group), a multi-boutique investment management company whose affiliates collectively manage over $139 billion in financial assets. Our affiliation with the CC&L Financial Group allows us to best deliver on the mission to provide superior performance and service to our clients.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management 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.

The starting base salary range for this role is $80,000 annually plus a competitive performance bonus. Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

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

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. Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date.

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