Manager, Operational Risk

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

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**:
The Risk Management Centre of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic first line of defence business partner supporting Sun Life Canada Leadership in meeting our Client for Life goals by providing comprehensive understanding of operational risk and supporting the design of effective solutions to manage risk within the business.

We partner with Canadian leadership, first line of defence Business Unit Risk Officers, and second line of defence Risk and Compliance stakeholders to assess operational risks, enhance control frameworks, educate business on risk management, provide oversight on risk policy requirements, and ultimately enable the business to evolve while maintaining risk within appetite.

As Manager, Operational Risk, you will manage risk activities for Retail Advice and Solutions (RAS) and will be a key point of contact for Canadian leaders and second line of defence stakeholders to identify, assess and manage operational risks within the portfolio.

**What will you do**:

- Assess risk and control effectiveness within the RAS portfolio, identify and prioritize opportunities to improve risk management
- Lead risk assessments to measure risk exposures, identify internal control weaknesses, improve the control environment and minimize the risk of loss events
- Lead the roll-out of new/changed risk and compliance requirements by identifying the impact to assigned business areas and supporting business partners in the design and maintenance of programs to meet these requirements
- Provide risk consulting expertise and lead risk reviews for key business projects, digital initiatives and process changes
- Develop recommendations on effective control design and operational risk management best practices, based on analysis of issues and implications for the business
- Present operational risk findings and recommendations at monthly Risk Steering Committees with internal clients
- Provide insightful and valuable operational risk analysis and reporting to the risk leadership team and the business.
- Maintain strong/effective working relationships with all business partners
- Support reviews conducted by Internal Audit and Compliance as well as external auditors and regulators
- Lead and/or coach Operational Risk Consultant(s) assigned to portfolio

**What you need to succeed**:

- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the security dealer or financial service industry.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to security dealer
- Professional certifications such as PRM (professional Risk Manager), CSI (Canadian Securities Courses
- Ability to distill complex requirements without oversimplifying or missing critical components
- Knowledge of risk management techniques including risk assessment, risk monitoring, control design and control effectiveness assessment
- Portfolio/program management experience with strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize many competing demands

**Preferred skills**:

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, influence stakeholders
- Proactive and highly motivated individual who will take initiative and is able to manage unstructured activities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**What’s in it for you**:

- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada.
- We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
- We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work® Canada.
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical, and financial
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
- As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office

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