Director, Community Outreach Specialist

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Financial Full time
Director, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Job Category: Government Relations and Policy

Job Reference: JR00102980

Sun Life Financial is seeking an experienced professional to join our Global Government Affairs and Public Policy team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing our international relationships with governments, industry associations, and other stakeholders to ensure Sun Life Financial is maximizing benefits.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will provide stakeholder outreach, research, and writing support to the AVP, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy (Corporate and Global) on a broad range of international, geo-strategic, and public policy issues that impact Sun Life Financial's global operations, with a particular focus on North America and Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with the AVP, SVP, and the broader GGAPP team as well as other senior Sun Life Financial representatives to manage Sun Life Financial's international relationships with governments, industry associations, and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct political risk analysis of the key markets for Sun Life Financial's operations.
  • Conduct geopolitical risk analysis of major trends and developments in world politics with the potential to impact Sun Life Financial's operations.
  • Support research on political and regulatory developments that may impact the business environment and Sun Life Financial's operations in Asia and other regions.
  • Draft key messages, background briefs, and presentations for senior Sun Life Financial representatives for advocacy purposes with government representatives, industry forums, and other stakeholders.
  • Make recommendations on industry sponsorships and manage relationships with various industry/stakeholder groups, including meeting with industry associations and government representatives at various roundtable discussions and events.
  • As necessary, assist the Global Government Affairs and Public Policy team on other related projects.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of the foreign policy community and deep understanding of international relations.
  • Knowledge/experience working on political risk or country risk.
  • Experience working in Asia and/or expertise in the political/social realities of one or more Asian countries considered a strong asset.
  • Experience working on financial sector-related policy files considered an asset.
  • Undergraduate degree in political science, international affairs, or equivalent (Masters degree in public policy/administration or equivalent considered an asset).
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a political risk or international affairs advisory role with a Canadian firm or business association or within government.

What's In It for You:

  • Being a member of the Sun Life Financial family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
  • In 2024, Sun Life Financial ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.
  • We're also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.
  • Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $190,000

Posting End Date: October 23, 2024

Sun Life Financial is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life Financial, 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.



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