Manager, Risk Governance, Regulatory Reporting

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Job Description:

This role is within SLGI’s Risk, Governance and Controls team, which is a 1st line of defense function supporting Sun Life Global Investments (SLGI) overall governance framework. The Regulatory Reporting team supports SLGI’s adherence to regulatory requirements with a focus on reporting to SLGI’s Independent Review Committee (IRC), review of regulatory filings and management of the company’s conflicts of interest framework and record management and business continuity programs for SLGI.

The Manager, Risk Governance, Regulatory Reporting will provide support with respect to accountabilities relating to SLGI’s IRC, conflicts of interest program, records management and business continuity planning. They will also be responsible to support the review of SLGI’s offering documents and filing of amendments to the Simplified Prospectus and Fund Facts as they relate to product changes.

The Manager, Risk Governance, Regulatory Reporting will work closely with Compliance, Legal, Product, Portfolio Management and Finance teams.

This role will report to the Director, Risk Governance, Regulatory Reporting and offers the flexibility of a hybrid work style.

What will you do?

• Assist the Director, Risk Governance, Regulatory Reporting with the administration of the Independent Review Committee (IRC) and required reporting; such responsibilities will include but not be limited to collecting and reviewing supporting information from various stakeholders and drafting reporting and other materials for the IRC.

• Facilitate the execution of the program designed to ensure that material conflicts of interest are identified, assessed, mitigated and disclosed in accordance with NI 31-103 and NI 81-107 requirements; this will involve coordinating assessments of new and existing conflicts of interest.

• Assist with the implementation of the Business Continuity Planning program, including execution of business continuity exercises such as review and reporting on the results of call tree tests and periodic updates to the Business Continuity Plan.

• Assist with the records retention program, internal governance committees, internal audits and internal testing engagements for SLGI.

• Assist with the review of SLGI’s Simplified Prospectus, Fund Facts, Annual Information Form for prospectus-exempt funds and ad-hoc amendment filings to support product changes.

• Responsible to develop and/or maintain the team’s operating procedures.

• Provide functional support to the Director, Risk Governance for various other regulatory reporting duties, as delegated.

What do you need to succeed?

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience gained with financial services or ideally asset management environment;

• Honest, ethical and trustworthy attitude;

• Good working knowledge of NI 81-107, NI 31-103 and NI 81-101;

• Strong time management, project management, process excellence, organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills;

• Confident handling a diverse range of responsibilities;

• Great attention to details, pro-active and self-motivated team player with strong problem-solving skills and ability to effectively prioritize in a diverse and fast paced environment;

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred skills:

• Professional designation such as MBA/CFA/CA is an asset.

• Regulatory compliance or legal background and/or experience in a control function;

• Experience in the governance of internal or external committees.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements as they impact business activities, knowledge of the regulatory environment, including challenges and upcoming trends.

• Can-do attitude and win-win mentality; adaptable personality with strong relationship management skills and genuine desire to continually learn and make a positive impact.

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

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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