Operational Risk & Regulatory Compliance Lead

Sun Life Financial; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial Philippines seeks an experienced ORRCM Manager to lead operational risk management and ensure regulatory compliance across the business unit. You will identify, assess, monitor, and report risks from processes, systems, and people while aligning with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

You will drive control improvements, oversee audit issue closures, and coordinate with policy owners to attest compliance. A strong leadership mindset and CPA credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Should have at least 5 years meaningful experience in external or internal auditing or risk & compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation of Operational Risk Management programs and reporting.
• Assist in transformation projects to ensure internal controls are incorporated.
• Identify process improvements across functions to strengthen internal controls.
• Monitor completion of action plans for audit issue closure.
• Manage review of SOX monitoring controls.
• Assist in assessing incident reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide policy compliance attestations support to Risk and Business Policy Owners.
• Prepare reports to Management and other business units.
• Lead ORRCM specialists to deliver timely, accurate results.

Skills

Internal controls framework

Stakeholder communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel & data tools

Leadership ability

Education

CPA

5+ years risk/audit experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sun Life Financial Philippines seeks an experienced ORRCM Manager to lead operational risk management and ensure regulatory compliance across the business unit. You will identify, assess, monitor, and report risks from processes, systems, and people while aligning with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

You will drive control improvements, oversee audit issue closures, and coordinate with policy owners to attest compliance. A strong leadership mindset and CPA credentials are essential.