Compliance Manager

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.

ROLE SUMMARY

As part of the Canadian Compliance function, the Group Compliance team is responsible to sustain our framework and standards for compliance risk management process and controls. We provide effective and independent challenge to the business units of Sun Life, including the monitoring and testing the effectiveness of their controls.
We are searching for a candidate with financial services experience, and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements as they impact large and complex organizations like Sun Life. Reporting to the Director Group Compliance, you will be responsible to support the oversight of our Group Retirement Services business unit. You will monitor their adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidelines. The role will also ask you to support our ongoing enhancements to our Canadian Compliance practices and processes. You will have the opportunity to work with varied teams and lines of business of Sun Life like, Operational Risk, Group Retirement Services, and our peers in Canadian and Corporate Compliance.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Oversee the business unit in its fulfillment of their regulatory compliance accountabilities, including the identification, measurement, management, monitoring, and reporting of compliance risks.
• Promote compliance awareness within the business unit to reduce compliance risks.
• Monitor and assess regulatory requirements and guidance impacting our industry.
• Communicate regulatory requirements, developments, and trends plainly.
• Maintain compliance databases, inventories, and policies.
• Lead or take part in compliance projects and initiatives.
• Meet with industry groups and regulators on regulatory requirements and compliance concerns.