Manager, Operational Risk

Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management, preferably within an investment management firm, investment dealer, and/or broader financial services environment.

Strong knowledge of asset management, mutual funds, insurance-based wealth products, and related operations.

Working knowledge of operational risk fundamentals, control concepts, and relevant regulatory / industry expectations.

Ability to assess regulatory, business, and operational change impacts and support practical processes, controls, and remediation.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-management skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous issues, influence stakeholders, and provide credible challenge.

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Exposure to AI/GenAI governance, technology risk, data risk, third-party risk, or model risk concepts is an asset.

Professional designations or industry credentials such as CRM, CRMA, FRM, PRM, CPA, CFA, CIM, or relevant Canadian Securities Institute courses are assets.

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.

Internal mobility is supported by leaders who are dedicated to fueling your professional growth.

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

Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.

We are proud to be on the 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.

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.