Manager, Regulatory Compliance Management Methodology

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**About the role**:
We are searching for a talented and driven professional to join Sun Life’s dynamic and forward-thinking compliance team, focused on enabling our clients through reliability of frameworks, elevation of people, leveraging of technology, and facilitating organizational distinctness. The Manager of Regulatory Compliance Management Methodologies is responsible to support the design, maturation and oversight of key methodological components of an enterprise Regulatory Compliance program and framework. This is an important risk management role that provides the opportunity to work with multiple lines of business and a variety of functional areas. The role will build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships while advancing Sun Life’s Enterprise RCM program.

Specifically, the role will be responsible for driving consistency and best practices and continual refinement of our compliance methodologies to support maintenance of effective Compliance Program Framework elements, including Compliance Governance, Issues Management, Regulatory Change Management, Compliance Risk Assessment, and Compliance Reporting.

The Manager reports directly to the Director, Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Management and collaborates and works closely with Business Unit Compliance Officers and their teams, Enterprise Compliance and other Control and Risk functions.

**What will you do?**
- Advance and enhance Sun Life’s Enterprise Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) program by designing and maintaining industry best compliance methodologies and practices and providing active change management leadership to drive continuous improvements in the RCM framework, methodologies and best practices.
- Act as an RCM expert and relationship manager by fostering collaboration and strong working relationships across local Business Groups and Corporate Functions teams, providing strategic advice and ensuring that all RCM program elements are documented and managed effectively.
- Manage the usage of the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool (Archer) including understanding end-user pain points, drafting business requirements, ensuring methodologies are accurately reflected, addressing end-user queries, and alignment with Enterprise RCM objectives.
- Conduct oversight and quality assurance of RCM processes and controls across business groups, identifying areas for improvement, driving remediation efforts, and ensuring that programs are fit for purpose.
- Utilize data analytics tools to create dashboards, perform trend analysis and develop visual reports to assess the effectiveness of compliance programs and provide regular reporting, including actionable metrics and insights for senior management.
- Lead and participate in compliance related projects and initiatives as needed, representing the compliance group in cross-functional projects, industry committees, forums, as well as delivering training on RCM methodology, processes and best practices, including the GRC tool Archer.

**What do you need to succeed?**
- _ Education & Experience_: University education or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 7+ years in regulatory compliance, governance, legal or relevant experience within the financial services industry.
- _ Risk Management & Compliance Framework Expertise_: Strong understanding of OSFI’s E-13 Guideline with experience translating requirements into sustainable compliance programs for large complex organizations; proven expertise in RCM framework enhancement, including regulatory change management, risk assessments, issues management, and control testing.
- _ GRC Tool Proficiency_: Skilled in GRC tools, particularly RSA Archer, with knowledge of system configurations, data management and integration of business processes.
- _ Data Analysis & Reporting Skills_: Proficiency in data analysis, including creating dashboards, data models, and visualisations to provide insights and support reporting needs.
- _ Communication & Collaboration_: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data and compliance insights into clear, actionable advice, demonstrated experience presenting to senior leadership and collaborating across functions.

**Preferred Skills**:

- _ Financial Services Knowledge_ (preferred): In-depth understanding of financial services compliance, including relevant legislations an