Senior Manager, Risk Governance

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.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ideal candidate will have experience in a risk or compliance role within a financial services organization, consultancy firm, or regulator.
• Understanding of sustainability and ESG; experience developing sustainability initiatives & content would be an asset.
• Post graduate work is highly desirable: MBA, MA, CFA or CPA.
• Bilingualism (French knowledge) is an asset.

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:

• Some domestic and international travel may be required (Canada, US, Europe, Asia).

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is part of the Risk and Governance team, a First Line of Defense function within Sun Life Global Investments (SLGI). The Risk and Governance team is responsible for supporting SLGI’s governance framework, first line supervision and monitoring activities, due diligence, adherence to compliance and risk policies and the development and implementation of internal controls as it relates to all facets of the SLGI business.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for SLGI’s sub-advisor due diligence process and reporting activity. Additionally, they will support institutional business development.
This role will report to the Director, Institutional Oversight and will work closely with Institutional Business, Institutional Marketing, Product Development, Legal and Compliance teams. This role may have 1 or more direct reports in future.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• In partnership with the Director, lead the sub-advisor review and oversight program for SLGI which is comprised of two main functions: sub-advisor due diligence reviews and quarterly compliance certification.
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned sub-advisors.
• Demonstrate expertise knowledge of assigned sub-advisors and their governance practices relative to other assigned sub-advisors.
• Develop risks metrics/indicators and formalized reporting related to sub-advisor due diligence process.