Senior Operational Risk Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Operational Risk Analyst to join our team. As a key member of the Sun Life Canada Chief Risk Officer's team, you will be responsible for providing risk expertise and effective input, advice, oversight, and challenge of select operational risk programs. You will work closely with Corporate Risk teams and the first line of defense Risk Center of Excellence to support and challenge the Business Unit Risk Owners in the management of Risk.

Requirements

• Positive attitude, strong intrinsic motivation, a natural willingness to support the team, and a proven ability to develop and cultivate strong business relationships
• Confident verbal and written communication skills with proven success in presenting to various levels of management
• Ability to successfully influence change effectively as a participant in a project
• Ability to effectively challenge peers and various levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute innovative practical solutions to drive change
• Experience in the financial services industry with working knowledge of related risk frameworks
• Minimum two years of experience in risk management or related functions (e.g. Compliance, Finance, Audit) with a possible certification in risk management
• Strong working knowledge and hands on experience with MS Office products with a history of continuous improvement
• Working knowledge with hands-on experience in tool and process automation, for example, Excel automation and SharePoint functionality
• University degree or equivalent experience
• Successful experience interpreting policy and/or regulatory requirements that lead to the execution of effective processes that support and enable policy compliance
• Knowledge of the insurance, wealth and health industry products, distribution, and service
• Experience/knowledge in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Audit, Compliance, Finance
• Familiarity and experience with SharePoint, Tableau, Archer, ServiceNow, Fusion, Ariba

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment
• Opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Recognition as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada
• Recognition by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work