Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Risk 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.

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About the role:

Corporate Risk - "Risk management is aligned with the corporate vision, mission and strategy, and is embedded within the business management practices of every business segment." 

Our goal is to blend innovation with practical risk management expertise, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our stakeholders in an ever-changing landscape. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity for the Risk Manager to play a critical role on Sun Life’s Corporate Risk Operations (CROps) team.  The Risk Manager will work with Risk partners and Risk Product Owners in advancing risk services initiatives aimed at increasing both efficiency and effectiveness. 

What will you do?

Enterprise and Operational Risk Reporting Framework

• Manage the development and maintenance of Enterprise and Operational Risk Reporting Framework
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of risk metrics and policy non-compliance reporting in the Governance, Risk and Compliance system (Archer) 

Risk Policies Lifecycle Management and Governance

• Work together with the Director, Risk Services in overseeing all stages of risk policies management from policy documentation and approval to adoption, compliance monitoring and periodic review 

1st line (1A and 1B) Corporate Risk Management

• Manage and perform 1st line operational risk 1A role for Corporate Risk team and 1B role for Corporate Risk, Audit and Corporate Strategy and Development that includes the  preparation and coordination of quarterly key and emerging risk assessment, Risk and Controls Self Assessment (RCSA) and annual Business Environment Questionnaire (BEQ), Policy Non-compliance (PNC) and Operational Risk Events (ORE) reporting, Third Party Risk Management and Key Risk Indicators (KRI) management and monitoring, training and quality control. 
• Support Corporate Risk Business Continuity and Crisis Management activities

Risk Controls Management

• Manage the process for risk control documentation, testing and monitoring, including RDARR, Segregated Fund, Operational Risk EaR and shared risks. 

What do you need to succeed?

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a risk management or process optimization role
• Experience and proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, V-look ups), Tableau and/or Power BI
• Advanced time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent presentation skills across a variety of audience, including senior leaders
• Results oriented team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and embrace change

Preferred Skills:

• University degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial or Computer Science is an asset
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of tools, AI, Data Visualization tools, ServiceNow, SAP Ariba, SAP AP and Archer is an asset
• Experience in process mapping as well as identification and assessment of processes is an asset.
• Experience completing and summarizing market research is an asset

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 20 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023 and 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

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.

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