Student, Junior Strategy Analyst (AI Strategy) (Winter 2027)

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking a Junior Strategy Analyst to support the AI 4 IT Transformation Office, focusing on change management, AI adoption growth, and executive communications. You will partner with business and technology leaders to frame strategic recommendations and prepare executive-ready materials.

The role involves research, data analysis, workshop design, and tracking decisions across workstreams, plus ad-hoc project support.

Qualifications

• Preference for MBA students or undergraduate students who have completed two co-op terms already.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology leaders to solve ambiguous problems and develop recommendations for strategic decisions related to AI agents and agentic solutions.
• Conduct research, analysis, and synthesis across multiple initiatives to identify opportunities, risks, dependencies, and emerging trends.
• Develop executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, communication materials, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership audiences.
• Support key strategic initiatives across AI 4 IT workstreams by helping structure working sessions, synthesize stakeholder input, track decisions, and turn workshop outcomes into actionable next steps.
• Provide support on ad-hoc requests across the transformation office as needed (e.g. project management, risk and blocker resolution, workstream or initiative-specific asks).
• Change Management and Product Leadership: Support the design and execution of change management, communications, and adoption strategies that help scale agentic solutions across the organization.
• Apply strategic frameworks to identify adoption growth opportunities beyond initial target user groups.
• Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements, drive alignment, and advance key initiatives.
• Analyze adoption, value realization, and operational metrics to generate insights and support data-driven decision making.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Research and analysis

Data visualization

AI tools familiarity

Education

MBA program or undergrad with two co-op terms

Business Management or Administration focus

Engineering/Technology/Mathematics background

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

Job Description:

Length of term: 4 months or 8 months (Winter 2027 and Summer 2027)

The Team:

Sun Life is a leading financial services organization whose focus is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. With team members based around the world, the Enterprise IT division of Sun Life is working hard to align and accelerate the digital ambitions of the company. Be a part of a high-performing, diverse and talented workforce as we enable Sun Life’s exciting digital transformation.

The Role:

This role will provide strategic support to the “AI 4 IT” Transformation Office, a multi-year transformation initiative focused on scaling AI agents across global IT processes. The role will focus on change management strategy and execution, AI adoption growth, strategic problem solving, executive communications, and portfolio-level transformation support.

What will you do?

The Junior Strategy Analyst’s main accountabilities include, but are not limited to: AI Strategy, Transformation, and Executive Communications Partner with business and technology leaders to solve ambiguous problems and develop recommendations for strategic decisions related to AI agents and agentic solutions. Conduct research, analysis, and synthesis across multiple initiatives to identify opportunities, risks, dependencies, and emerging trends. Develop executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, communication materials, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership audiences. Support key strategic initiatives across AI 4 IT workstreams by helping structure working sessions, synthesize stakeholder input, track decisions, and turn workshop outcomes into actionable next steps. Provide support on ad-hoc requests across the transformation office as needed (e.g. project management, risk and blocker resolution, workstream or initiative-specific asks). Change Management and Product Leadership: Support the design and execution of change management, communications, and adoption strategies that help scale agentic solutions across the organization. Apply strategic frameworks to identify adoption growth opportunities beyond initial target user groups. Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements, drive alignment, and advance key initiatives. Analyze adoption, value realization, and operational metrics to generate insights and support data-driven decision making.

What do you need to succeed?

Preference for MBA students or undergraduate students who have completed two co-op terms already. Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or equivalent degree with a focus (i.e. major) on one of the following: Business Management or Administration, with supporting education or experience in digital technology. Engineering (all disciplines), Technology, or Mathematics with supporting education or experience in business management. The consulting toolkit including applying strategic frameworks to ambiguous problems, quantitative data analysis, and the ability to synthesize deep research into recommendations. Excellent MS PowerPoint skills, including an understanding of the presentation development process (storyboard to finished product and speaker notes). Excellent MS Excel skills including the ability to analyze, visualize, interpret, and communicate data-driven insights. Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Not necessary, but considered an asset: Experience in consulting, corporate strategy, technology strategy, finance, or related positions. Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar platforms. Experience with executive/senior management communications, e.g., workshops, reporting to executives, or communications to a broad external audience. Experience or demonstrated familiarity with software delivery lifecycles.

What is in it for you?

A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadians achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals. You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role. We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many other exciting opportunities. Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation. The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for. Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance 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. 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. Job Category: Temporary Employee Posting End Date: 19/10/2026 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. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers