Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (“CC&L; FG”) is looking for a Senior Manager, Portfolio Compliance to take on a newly defined role within our Operations Risk Group. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and communicator who can shape the strategic direction of the function alongside the Principal and Director, and then own its delivery, running a global compliance operation, critically assessing and improving compliance controls, and implementing leading practices across the Portfolio Compliance team and Investment Operations. A senior leadership role that helps shape the strategic direction of the function and is accountable for delivering it.

You will translate strategy into an operating reality and lead a global team, working closely with multiple business partners including portfolio managers, compliance officers, client servicing staff, legal, information technology, and other middle and back-office teams. Oversee the operation of the firm's portfolio compliance framework, including pre-trade and post-trade monitoring through Charles River (CRIMS) across all asset classes, strategies, and security types. Manage and oversee a growing Portfolio Compliance team, currently 3 managers and 10 staff in Vancouver, Toronto, and Gurugram.

The team covers compliance rule coding, monitoring and reporting, shareholder disclosure, and the compliance aspects of projects, fund launches, and other undertakings across the firm. Lead the performance and development of the team, including coaching and mentoring the 3 managers, setting goals and expectations, managing performance, and supporting talent planning across the team.



Evolve and progress portfolio compliance policies and procedures in line with business and industry developments, and drive consistency in how investment constraints are interpreted, coded, monitored, and governed across the firm.

A genuine passion for compliance done well, backed by 10+ years in portfolio or investment compliance within investment management or financial services, with deep experience in compliance frameworks, monitoring systems, and shareholder disclosure obligations. Progressive people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development, ideally across multiple locations. A CFA designation or completion of a relevant compliance or risk qualification is an asset.

Cooperative and relationship-focused, experienced in building and maintaining productive relationships across business units and with internal and external stakeholders. Continuous improvement mindset, skilled at analyzing processes, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions to achieve short- and long-term goals. Strong communication skills, with excellent writing, listening, and presentation abilities across all organizational levels.

Technology savvy, fluent in compliance systems (Charles River preferred), comfortable with data, order management systems, and reporting tools, and curious about AI, including experimenting with new tools to strengthen the compliance function. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.

📌 Senior Manager, Portfolio Compliance (Vancouver)
🏢 Connor, Clark u0026 Lunn Financial Group (CCu0026L)
📍 Vancouver