The Role
Lead stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, architecture, configuration, proof-of-concepts, and delivery of scalable Salesforce solutions. Translate business needs into implementation-ready designs, guide Agile execution, resolve complex solution and data issues, and establish Salesforce delivery standards. The role focuses on improving user experience, productivity, adoption, and business value within a regulated asset management environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a Salesforce Solution Architect for an existing vacancy in our IS department. Joining as the Salesforce Solution Architect as part of our Salesforce Center of Excellence, you will lead the delivery of ongoing business value by bridging strategy and technical execution. Partnering closely with business leaders, end users and delivery teams, you will lead uncovering unmet needs and be responsible for the design and delivery of Salesforce solutions that enable a great user and client experience. Your expertise designing solutions addressing complex asset management workflows, coupled with a passion for working with cross functional team members to deliver high quality solutions with measurable business impact will serve as a foundation for success in this role. Our offices operate on a hybrid model with three days in-office.
What You Will Do
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Lead the engagement with key stakeholders and end users to uncover unmet needs and understand pain points, synthesizing insights into clear opportunities for process improvement or new capabilities
- Act as a trusted advisor, shaping outcomes through enablement and recommendations that improve the day-to-day end user experience while increasing productivity and driving adoption
- Lead conversations with a business value first mindset, translating complex solution concepts into tailored end user workflows
Shaping Unmet Needs & Requirements
- Lead solution design feasibility, defining release scope and sequencing to align with business priorities while accounting for dependencies
- Own the definition of clear, implementation-ready requirements and acceptance criteria that accelerate development, and enable consistent high-quality delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to ensure solutions support complete end to end processes that provide business value and an exceptional end user experience
Solution Design & Architectural Thinking
- Own the end-to-end solution design of scalable, secure, maintainable Salesforce solutions that enable business strategy and a positive end user experience
- Apply architectural thinking to ensure solutions reduce rework, technical debt and downstream delivery risk
- Lead hands-on solution configuration, proof-of-concepts, and solution demonstrations to validate design decisions and de-risk delivery
Enable Delivery & Execution Leadership
- Lead solution delivery, working closely with cross functional team members to guide solution implementation and participate in testing to ensure delivery of consistently high-quality solutions that provide an exceptional end user experience
- Lead agile execution collaborating with project team members on overcoming roadblocks, establishing an environment for team members to do their best work
- Lead the follow through of successful solution delivery, collaborating on the resolution of complex solution or data issues
- Develop standards and best practices to accelerate future delivery
What You Bring
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence across business and technical audiences, translating complex concepts into clear designs and outcomes
- 8+ years as a Salesforce Solution Architect designing scalable, secure solutions in regulated environments
- Deep implementation based understanding of the Salesforce Platform, including configuration, advanced configuration, use of customization, data models, security models
- Hands on Salesforce platform experience delivering cross-cloud solutions across areas such as Financial Services Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Account Engagement, Third Party Apps
- Institutional Asset Management domain experience, is an asset
- Proven track record of continuous learning and leadership
The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position
Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.
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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 [email protected] if you require accommodation.
AI may be used to support certain stages of our screening & recruitment process. These tools support, but do not replace, human judgment and decision-making.
Skills Required
- Ability to communicate and influence across business and technical audiences, translating complex concepts into clear designs and outcomes
- 8+ years of experience as a Salesforce Solution Architect designing scalable, secure solutions in regulated environments
- Deep implementation-based understanding of the Salesforce Platform, including configuration, advanced configuration, customization, data models, and security models
- Hands-on Salesforce platform experience delivering cross-cloud solutions across Financial Services Cloud, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Account Engagement, and third-party applications
- Institutional asset management domain experience
- Proven track record of continuous learning and leadership
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The Company
What We Do
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is a Canadian privately owned and employee-owned asset management firm. Through a multi-boutique platform and affiliated investment teams, it provides traditional and alternative investment products and services to individuals, institutional investors, and advisors. The firm offers strategies including equities and fixed income, operating across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. Its entrepreneurial structure supports innovation and scalable investment solutions for clients worldwide.
