Corporate Risk Operations, Risk Analyst

Sun Life of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life of Canada is seeking a Risk Analyst to join their Corporate Risk Operations team in Toronto. This role involves assisting with risk reporting, policy management, and operational risk tasks. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in risk management, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and various benefits aimed at supporting employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

15 vacation days per year

Flexible Benefits

Pension and savings programs

Access to Global Learning Centre

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a risk management or process optimization role.
• Advanced time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Enterprise and Operational Risk Reporting Framework.
• Support Corporate Risk Business Continuity and Crisis Management activities.
• Conduct risk control testing and monitoring.

Skills

Risk Management

Data Analysis Skills

Risk Analysis

ISO 27001

NIST Standards

COBIT

SOX

Analysis Skills

Microsoft Access

PCI

Education

University degree in Business Management, Accounting, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft SharePoint

Tableau

Job description

You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll 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 youll 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 : About the role :

Corporate Risk Risk management is aligned with the corporate vision mission and strategy and is embedded within the business management practices of every business segment .

Our goal is to blend innovation with practical risk management expertise ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our stakeholders in an everchanging landscape.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for the Risk Analyst to play a critical role on Sun Lifes Corporate Risk Operations (CROps) team. The Risk Analyst will work with Corporate Risk partners and Product Owners in advancing risk services initiatives aimed at increasing both efficiency and effectiveness.

What will you do

Enterprise and Operational Risk Reporting Framework

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Enterprise and Operational Risk Reporting Framework
• Consult on risk reporting requirements and streamlining opportunities
• Prepare risk data and apply automation analytics software and tools to inform process owners
• Assist in the design and implementation of operational risk reporting solutions

Risk Policies Lifecycle Management and Governance

• Assist in managing risk policies lifecycle including the preparation of reports to senior management and the Board on policy compliance status
• Support Policy Review Group activities and policy updates

1st line (1A and 1B) Corporate Risk Management

• Assist with 1st line operational risk management tasks (risk assessments RCSA BEQ PNC ORE reporting KRI management)
• Support Corporate Risk Business Continuity and Crisis Management activities
• Conduct risk control testing and monitoring (RDARR Segregated Fund Operational Risk EaR)
• Maintain and update risk control documentation and matrices

What do you need to succeed

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a risk management or process optimization role
• 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).

Preferred Skills :

• University degree or equivalent in Business Management Accounting Engineering is an asset
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Tableau 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

Whats in it for you

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly collaborative and inclusive culture
• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre available 24 / 7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health mental physical and financial

Recent Awards :

• We are honoured to be recognized as aand 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work Canada
• Great Place to Work list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named Best Places to Work by Glassdoor 2021 and 2023

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 email a request to .

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 : 58000 / / 97 000

Job Category : Risk Management

Posting End Date : 07 / 05 / 2025

Required Experience :

Key Skills

ISO 27001,Microsoft Access,Risk Management,Financial Services,PCI,Risk Analysis,Analysis Skills,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Information Security,Data Analysis Skills