Operational Risk Consultant — Retail Distribution Partner

Sun Life Financial; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking a Consultant, Operational Risk for an 18-month contract within the Risk Management Centre of Excellence in Canada. The role supports the Retail Advice & Solutions Distribution portfolio, acting as a day-to-day risk partner with business leaders and execution teams to manage operational and regulatory risks.

You will assess new risk requirements, design appropriate controls, and coordinate risk reviews, ensuring comprehensive risk reporting and governance across

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of risk management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships in a collaborative team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day operational risk partner for Retail Advice & Solutions Distribution.
• Assess impacts of new risk, compliance and regulatory requirements and help design controls.
• Coordinate risk reviews, consultations and follow-up activities.
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in processes and controls.
• Monitor risk issues, audit findings and regulatory changes.
• Maintain information in Archer, ServiceNow, SharePoint and other tools.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in risk management, business or compliance

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sun Life Financial is seeking a Consultant, Operational Risk for an 18-month contract within the Risk Management Centre of Excellence in Canada. The role supports the Retail Advice & Solutions Distribution portfolio, acting as a day-to-day risk partner with business leaders and execution teams to manage operational and regulatory risks.

You will assess new risk requirements, design appropriate controls, and coordinate risk reviews, ensuring comprehensive risk reporting and governance across