Strategic Operational Risk & Compliance Leader

Sun Life; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Philippines seeks an Operational Risk and Regulatory Compliance Management (ORRCM) Manager to lead risk oversight and regulatory compliance. You will identify, assess, monitor and report risks arising from processes, systems and people, aligned with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

The role demands CPA credentials, 5+ years in external/internal auditing or risk/compliance, strong Excel skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Well-versed on the internal control framework and experience in assessing controls and process mapping.
• Strong communication with stakeholders to ensure understanding of controls and objectives.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to convey complex topics clearly.
• High attention to detail with a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret data and identify risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools.
• Good management skills and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation of Operational Risk Management programs such as risk and controls self-assessments and operational risk events reporting.
• Assist in transformation projects or other significant financial initiatives to ensure internal controls are adequately incorporated.
• Identify process improvements across Finance, Sales, HR, Office Admin, Actuarial, Legal, etc. to strengthen the internal control system.
• Assist Management in monitoring the completion of required action plans for audit issue closure.
• Manage the review of SOX monitoring controls.
• Assist Management in assessing completeness and accuracy of incident reports.
• Provide support to Policy Owners on policy compliance attestations requested by Risk.
• Prepare necessary reports to Management and other business units.
• Lead a team of ORRCM specialists to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Build relationships with Heads, Managers, and staff under ORRCM Finance oversight.
• Other functions that may be assigned by the ORRCM Head

Skills

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sun Life Philippines seeks an Operational Risk and Regulatory Compliance Management (ORRCM) Manager to lead risk oversight and regulatory compliance. You will identify, assess, monitor and report risks arising from processes, systems and people, aligned with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

The role demands CPA credentials, 5+ years in external/internal auditing or risk/compliance, strong Excel skills, and proven leadership.