AVP, Corporate Strategy & Enablement

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Toronto is seeking an AVP, Corporate Strategy & Enablement. The role involves designing and executing internal strategy projects, providing leadership to a high-performing team, and engaging with senior leaders to solve key strategic questions. A qualified candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business, ideally in financial services, and strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant business experience, ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Strong understanding of at least one Sun Life business area (e.g., asset management, insurance, wealth management).
• Ability to coach team members on projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate ambiguous issues into clear problem statements.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Manage all project workstreams and ensure timely delivery.
• Facilitate working sessions with senior executives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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:

The Corporate Strategy & Enablement Team’s focus is to support Sun Life in achieving and maintaining a position of sustainable strategic advantage and growth in the long term. It has a broad focus on enterprise topics that span all Business Groups and geographic markets where Sun Life operates.

The AVP, Corporate Strategy & Enablement will report to the VP, Corporate Strategy & Enablement. The AVP will be responsible for ongoing delivery of internal strategy design and execution, and the annual strategic planning cycle, working effectively with teams across Sun Life to deliver strategy projects and proactively monitor and analyze trends. The successful candidate will work in a fast‑paced, team‑first environment with a focus on driving strategy and enablement project delivery, engaging senior leaders across Sun Life to solve key strategic questions and structuring quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve critical strategic questions. The AVP will manage a small high‑performing team, acting as a coach and mentor through project work and team development opportunities.

What will you do:

• Translate ambiguous issues into clear problem statements and hypotheses
• Conduct quantitative (e.g., financial modeling, market sizing) and qualitative (e.g., benchmarking, expert synthesis) analysis
• Develop and execute analysis plans using internal and external data sources
• Define scope, design approach, and lead execution of strategy projects
• Manage all project workstreams and coordinate across team members to ensure timely delivery
• Present findings and facilitate discussions with senior management, including implementation planning
• Monitor industry trends, competitor actions, and market developments
• Curate insights and identify implications for Sun Life’s strategy
• Proactively share relevant patterns and themes with internal stakeholders
• Effectively communicate insights, ideas, and strategies clearly & concisely to an executive level audience
• Develop and maintain cross‑functional relationships across the organization to identify emerging needs and opportunities
• Facilitate working sessions with senior executives, including Sun Life’s Executive Team
• Manage a team of high-performing Directors & Senior Consultants
• Mentor team members through apprenticeship and coaching
• Foster a collaborative and learning‑oriented team culture
• Contribute to the development and success of the team and our practices

What do you need to succeed:

• 10+ years of relevant business experience, ideally within insurance or financial services
• Strong understanding of at least one Sun Life business area (e.g., asset management, insurance, wealth management) and geographic markets (Canada, US, Asia)
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders across multiple teams
• Able to work independently on assignments with appropriate judgment
• Ability to coach team members on projects, providing guidance on analysis and deliverables
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team of high-performing professionals, including guiding project execution, driving accountability, and conducting performance and career development conversations

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 [e-mail].

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! Several 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:

145,000/145 000 - 235,000/235 000

Job Category:

Corporate Development & Strategy

Posting End Date:

12/12/2025