Compliance 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.

**Role Summary**

As part of the Canadian Compliance function, the Group Compliance team is responsible to sustain our framework and standards for compliance risk management process and controls. We provide effective and independent challenge to the business units of Sun Life, including the monitoring and testing the effectiveness of their controls.

**What will you do?**:

- Oversee the business unit in its fulfillment of their regulatory compliance accountabilities, including the identification, measurement, management, monitoring, and reporting of compliance risks.
- Promote compliance awareness within the business unit to reduce compliance risks.
- Monitor and assess regulatory requirements and guidance impacting our industry.
- Communicate regulatory requirements, developments, and trends plainly.
- Maintain compliance databases, inventories, and policies.
- Lead or take part in compliance projects and initiatives.
- Meet with industry groups and regulators on regulatory requirements and compliance concerns.

**What you need to succeed?**
- Minimum 5 years of relevant progressive experience within the financial services sector in Compliance, Risk, or other oversight function. A focus on the pension industry is an asset.
- In depth knowledge and experience with Federal and Provincial Pension legislation
- Knowledge of governing legislation and related regulations (e.g., Insurance Companies Act, provincial Insurance Acts, PCMLTFA and Regulations, and Privacy legislation)
- Experience working in an OSFI-regulated environment, with alignment to a three lines of defence model.
- Ask the right questions to analyze situations and are able to distinguish which facts are relevant to solving a particular problem.
- Proactively problem solve and regularly identify ways to improve your own work processes and practices, and those of others.
- Able to draw on a variety of sources to understand industry developments and trends.
- Build rapport and relationships with a variety of people, to exchange ideas and knowledge.
- Communicate effectively to varied audiences at all organizational levels.
- Sound practical and professional judgment
- High degree of integrity and ethics
- As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required **for Quebec only** for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada

**What's in it for you?**
- Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
- A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- Ongoing learning, training, and coaching to grow your career
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical, and financial

At Sun Life 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.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
76,000/76 000 - 125,000/125 000

**Job Category**:
Compliance

**Posting End Date**:
02/09/2024