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Sun Life Global Investments (SLGI) is the trade name of SLGI Asset Management Inc. and the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. SLGI Asset Management Inc. is the manager of the Sun Life Mutual Funds, Sun Life Granite Managed Solutions and Sun Life Private Investment Pools. The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is the issuer of guaranteed insurance contracts, annuities and insurance contracts containing Sun Life segregated funds. 

The role is part of the Governance & Risk Management team which serves as the first line of defense within SLGI to support the governance framework, adherence to compliance and risk policies and effectiveness of controls as it relates to all facets of the Sun Life Global Investments business.

Reporting to the Director , Investment Risk and Oversight, the Senior Manager will lead a team (up to 2) and be responsible for implementation, development and oversight of the investment monitoring program.

What will you do?

• Establish and enhance oversight framework to satisfy adherence to regulatory requirements and investment guidelines across SLGI products including mutual Funds and segregated Funds

• Improve the SLGI’s investment oversight program to achieve effective oversight and operational efficiency

• Oversee daily portfolio trading activities to identify instances of non-compliance with regulatory requirements and investment guidelines

• In event of violations, communicate with internal and external Portfolio Managers in a timely manner for remedial actions to bring the portfolio back to compliance per the established timeline  

• Build out consistent approach to be applied for the monitoring of Investment Guidelines (such as threshold), in partnership with internal counterparties including Product, Multi-Asset Solutions (MAS) team, Investment Operations, Compliance, Legal and Risk. 

• Conduct quarterly review and annual due diligence of trading desk support services over securities and derivatives

• Identify and implement industry best practices when developing new controls process

• Continual implementation of robust oversight in support of business growth and global legislation evolvement

• Create an environment in which team members thrive for effective and efficient monitoring

• Ongoing training and development of team members to sustain the team growth and retain the talent

• Continued improvement of oversight documentation including procedures, guidelines, and training materials   

What do you need to succeed?

• University degree.  Post graduate work high desirable MBA, MA, CFA, CA

• At least 7 years of Investment Fund experience

• In-depth investment product knowledge including equity, fixed income and derivatives.

• Working knowledge of Canadian security laws, including and not restricted to NI 81-102

• Experience in building and implementing compliance rules in a vendor system (Charles River, Bloomberg, Fidessa)

• Experience in investment operations, specifically trade adherence / trade management for mutual fund companies highly desired

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain  trustful relationships with all levels of the organization

• Proven leadership and coaching skills

• Demonstrate proactiveness in executing responsibilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively in a team environment

• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by asking questions and taking initiative to research topics.

• Excellent execution mindset

• Produce output independently and with minimal guidance

• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet demanding response times, while paying strict attention to detail

• Strong organizational, change management and prioritization skills

• Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

• Proficiency in OMS, EMS, Excel, Tableau

Notes:  

• Once a week’s onsite visit is encouraged for this position.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®,  for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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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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