AVP, Compliance Technology and Innovation

Lead the design and deployment of scalable analytics, automation, AI, and GenAI-enabled solutions that improve Compliance decision-making and productivity.

Advise on the delivery of actionable insights, dashboards, reporting, and performance metrics to support risk management and executive decision-making.

Foster a culture of innovation through experimentation, capability development, and adoption of emerging technologies.

Support operational risk management, business continuity, governance, and regulatory initiatives across Compliance teams.

Build trusted relationships with senior compliance leaders and key stakeholders across the organization.

Represent Compliance on enterprise-wide technology initiatives and provide executive reporting, insights, and recommendations.

Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams across Technology, Innovation, and Analytics functions.

Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented culture focused on continuous learning and improvement.

Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.

Significant leadership experience within Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Technology, Analytics, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programs and strategic initiatives.

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks, governance practices, operational risk management, and control environments.

Experience leveraging technology, analytics, automation, and AI to solve complex business challenges.

Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills.

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a results-oriented mindset.

University degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Technology, or a related field.

Advanced knowledge of project, program, and portfolio management practices.

Experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms and Financial Crimes compliance technology solutions.

Strong understanding of data analytics, reporting, visualization, and business intelligence tools.

Experience implementing automation, AI, and GenAI solutions within a regulated environment.

Knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks and emerging compliance trends.

Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.

Strong change management and organizational transformation experience.

A competitive salary and bonus program, based on market scale

A flexible group insurance program starting on your first day of work to meet your needs and those of your family.

Our Share Ownership Program gives you the opportunity to invest in Sun Life while benefiting from employer matching contributions.

We are proud to be included in Great Place to Work's 2026 list of Canada's Best Workplaces.

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 .

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

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