Director, Data Governance Risk

at  Sun Life

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Sun Life has established a new 3 year roadmap for data governance / information management risk.
The Director, Data Governance Risk will provide 2nd line oversight of Sun Life’s data governance / information management risk practices. In collaboration with our business risk and technology partners, the incumbent will be responsible for leading and overseeing the maturity assessment, development and implementation of the data governance / information management risk policy.

• Mature Information Management (IM) Risk Policy and enterprise operating guidelines
• Develop and conduct data governance / IM maturity assessments in partnership with 1st Line SMEs
• Partner with BG Risk teams to develop local Operating Guidelines or transition plans to meet Enterprise requirements
• Function as 2nd Line SME for Data Management and Records Management best practices to support the following:
• Provide tools and guidance to Business Group Risk teams for assessing compliance with policy
• Providing guidance to Business Group Risk teams on assessing IM Risk through Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs)
• Challenging and overseeing the development of Enterprise Key Risk Indicators
• Providing guidance and independent opinion to Sun Life technology teams of data management and records management best practices
• Quarterly, assessing data governance / information management risk for the enterprise

What’s in it for you?

• Great Place to Work® Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada – 2024
• Great Place to Work® Certified for Best Workplaces in Ontario - 2023
• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada in Financial Services and Insurance – 2023
• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada - 2023
• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US - 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork – 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada – 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces in Canada – 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor – 2021 and 2023
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
• Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid.
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
• A common sense dress code, where you decide how you dress based on your day
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.