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. Job Description: "Risk management is aligned with the corporate vision, mission and strategy, and is embedded within the business management practices of every business segment." We protect and enhance value through effective risk management by providing a framework to optimize risk-return and enhance stakeholder value creation. Effective risk-taking and risk management are critical to the overall profitability, competitive market positioning and long-term financial viability of the Company. Risks should not necessarily be eliminated but need to be appropriately managed to achieve the Company's overall corporate objectives. Our risk philosophy is based on the premise that we are in the business of accepting risks for appropriate return. In conducting business activities, the Company takes on those risks that meet the objectives of the organization. Risk management is aligned with the corporate vision, mission and strategy, and is embedded within the business management practices of every business segment. The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team works with various Business Group and Corporate Function partners across the organization, including but not limited to Business Group Risk (eg. Canada, Asia, US, etc), Corporate Functional Areas (eg. Legal, HR, Corporate Strategy, etc) and other teams in Corporate Risk. Amongst our key accountabilities, we strive to create and build effective relationships with these groups in order to improve the understanding of the benefits of working with the risk function when making key business decisions. This position offers an exciting opportunity for the Risk Analyst to play a critical role on Sun Life’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team within the Corporate Risk Office. The Risk Analyst will complete research on current and emerging risks that have the potential to impact Sun Life as well as provide operational support for key reporting deliverables. What will you do? Assist in overseeing the Enterprise Risk Framework to provide independent oversight, ensuring all significant enterprise risks are appropriately identified, managed, measured, monitored and reported In tandem with the ERM team, analyze external and competitor risk management information to assess, recommend areas of enhancement in Sun Life’s external risk disclosures, and risk management practices Assist in providing risk advisory for key projects when necessary, including industry surveys, mandate reviews and the coordination of responses to Rating Agency briefing documents Provide operational support for key reporting deliverables as needed. This includes interacting with key business group risk teams to communicate and align deliverables Assist with the annual Risk Disclosures within Sun Life’s Annual Report (MD&A, AIF and Financial Statement notes). Includes interaction with Corporate Finance and Legal as well as use of third party software (Workiva) Support the implementation and maintenance of risk metrics reporting in the Risk and Compliance software (Archer) Complete the quarterly compliance reporting for the Risk Management Corporate Functional Area, including the Effectiveness Assessment and the Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) Compliance testing Identify opportunities to improve our processes efficiency using innovative software Ad hoc requests as necessary What do you need to succeed? University degree or equivalent in Business, Management, Accounting, Engineering is an asset Advanced time management and organizational skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Results oriented team player Strong attention to detail Willingness to learn Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Microsoft SharePoint 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? 15 vacation days per year The opportunity to network and with various leaders across the organization To play a part in helping Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives *LI-NB1 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. Salary Range: 49,000/49 000 - 80,200/80 200 Job Category: Risk Management Posting End Date: 08/06/2025 Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. 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