Internal Audit Manager

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.

**Please note this is a contract opportunity, ending May 1, 2026**

**About the role**

Our team members are important to us, and we understand that each person’s needs and circumstances are unique. This is a Hybrid opportunity in our Waterloo or Toronto offices, where you will come into the office one or two days a week, to connect in person, as a team and with our clients. Daily work hours also provide some flexibility for start and finish times as well as occasional accommodations that allow for other commitments that are important for you that may take you away from work during core business hours. In addition, Internal audit fully participates in, and supports, Sun Life’s quinquennial sabbatical program where, starting with your 5th work anniversary and repeating every five years after, you can take a 3-6 weeks sabbatical that includes an additional paid week off.

This is an opportunity to join an engaged, inclusive, and collaborative team that is focused on individual development, building networks, and making an impact within the business. In this role, you will report to the Director, Internal Audit, and play a key role in the management and day-to-day execution of audit activities within the Canada business. You will have an opportunity to learn about Canada’s asset management, group retirement, and insurance businesses, as well as informal people leadership and participation in Audit Methodology discussions.

This role is focused on overseeing and executing audits by assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, making recommendations regarding control deficiencies, and identifying areas of opportunity for improvement. Through audit work, you will have the opportunity to develop competencies around leading discussions with senior management, influencing various levels of management, project management, and building client relationships across the organization.

**What will you do?**

• Manage and execute complex audit engagements in line with department methodology and IIA standards, ensuring timely completion within resource budgets
• Lead client meetings throughout the audit process, including opening and closing meetings, present findings and recommendations
• Assess key control design, execute testing, and identify gaps while documenting business understanding and objectives
• Prepare and review internal audit reports, monitor findings resolution, and provide risk management consulting support to business units
• Build and manage relationships with business partners and corporate contacts
• Identify opportunities for test automation using data analytics tools and monitor key projects and strategic initiatives
• Stay current with best practices in risk management and control assessment, sharing industry thought leadership
• Support the audit team by providing guidance, reviewing work, and contributing to the overall audit strategy and execution

**What do you need to succeed?**

• 4 to 6 years of audit, risk management or equivalent business or advisory/consulting experience in the financial services industry
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with ability to collaborate, influence, and network effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including understanding complex business processes, risks, and key controls
• Sound business judgment in assessing issues and developing value-added recommendations
• In-depth knowledge of control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT) and audit techniques
• Familiarity with Risk Management and Operational Risk frameworks

**Preferred Skills**

• Professional audit designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CRMA, CISA) and knowledge of IFRS and Compliance (AML, Privacy, Market Conduct, ABAC) preferred
• Excellent written and communication skills, with ability to influence and lead meetings
• Knowledge of IT processes, risks, and controls (ITGC, Automated Controls, Report Testing), with professional IT Applications Audit experience (financial services preferred)
• Proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and consultative skills
• Knowledge of data analysis tools is an asset

**What's in it for you?**

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with