Job Description:

About the role:

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Sun Life's ambition of becoming one of the best insurance and asset management companies in the world by helping shapeabest-in-classaglobalaInternal Audit function. The Internal Audit Professional Practice groupleadsthe development of methodology, enableseffective use ofaudittoolsand technology, and delivers programsacrossquality assurance, reporting, training, and operational effectiveness for the Audit Department worldwide.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit - Professional Practice, the position will support our overall departments global reporting, regulatory support, and global operations to ensure consistency and efficiency in the internal audit group. The role provides a unique opportunity to interact with senior level internal audit management and further enhance skills essential in internal audit.

Please note that this is a hybrid role requiring at least 2 days in the office per week at our Toronto One York location.

What will you do?

Global Reporting

• Assist in the timely completion of reporting e.g. quarterly report on controls to the Audit Committee, KPI reporting to internal senior management, audit issues reporting, audit plan analytics, etc.

• Design, generate, and enhance periodic and ad-hoc reporting, including visualizations and dashboarding, as requested from senior management
• Execute data quality program toimprove reliability, consistency, and confidence in Internal Auditreporting

• Proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains and process improvement through audit tools and alternative approaches

Regulatory Support

• Maintainan inventory of ongoing regulatory examsand track the status of responses to regulatory findings
• Proactively identify emerging regulatory topics and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure internal audit practices are aligned
• Provide data and produce reports to support regulatory reviews

Internal Audit Operations

• Promotea digitaland continuous improvementmindsetby assessingcurrent processesand recommending automation, analytics,and AI-enabled audit practices
• Promote changemanagementwithinInternal Audit, helpingteams adopt new ways of working and achievehigher levelsof performance
• Participate inProfessional Practice programs, audit transformation, and strategic initiatives,including collaboration with teamsacrossNorth America and Asia
• Maintaincurrentknowledgeofinternal audit standards,methodology, technology trends,and best practices in financial services
• Support independent quality assurance and improvement program assessments of audit activities
• Partner with the Professional Practices Audit Manager to identify and deliver training opportunities

What do you need to succeed?

• Professionally designated Accountant (CPA) with at least 5 years audit experience (certification preferred, Ex. CIA) and previous involvement in the financial services industry and/or audit environment
• Technically proficient in Internal Audit concepts and control frameworks, including time spent conducting internal audits.
• Strong technology skills with experience in the use of large volumes of data and MS Office with high attention to detail
• Experience and proficiency with Excel (specifically Pivot Tables, V/X-look ups. Experience with Macros is a nice to have)
• Ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controls. Ability to effectively communicate directly with and senior audit executives, provide effective challenge and be persuasive when required
• Demonstrated ability to team well with peers and to build and maintain relationships with all employee levels
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to prepare clear, concise materials for senior leaders and governance forums.
• Profound sense of ethics and the ability to deal with pressure and resolve conflicts
• Strong quantitative, analytical, data intuition and problem-solving skills

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 20 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health 6 mental, physical and financial

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

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! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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.

Salary Range:

80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Internal Audit

Posting End Date:

12/07/2026