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Job Description:

This position reports to the AVP, Chief Ethics Officer, Sun Life Enterprise Asset Management Compliance supporting the Ethics Office Compliance Program for Sun Life’s Asset Management Business. The Ethics Office and Code of Ethics is a global program covering US, Canada, UK, and Asia. This position supports the day-to-day operations of the Code of Ethics Program and assisting in the implementation of Ethics Office initiatives.

What will you do?

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Code of Ethics Program and associated processes

• Uphold standards of the Code of Ethics policy and procedures across the firm; and implement procedures to ensure the Code of Ethics program and oversight remain effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policy, and conduct

• Administer the Code program components, including: personal trading pre-clearance and disclosure requirements; maintenance of access persons and restricted lists; outside activities; ensure accurate reconciliation of brokerage statements and trading activities; ensure completion of attestations and records

• Identifies Code and potential personal trading issues, investigating these to remediation

• Communicate compliance issues and trends; prepare reports, metrics and trends for management; prepare reports and documentation associated with the administration of the Code program (e.g. Notice of Violations, Certifications)

• Support and coordinate efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinations

• Support development and deployment of training materials and program

• Support and coordinate efforts on department projects and initiatives

• Support different work hours and holidays are required due to nature of global program

What do you need to succeed?

• Strong working knowledge of relevant securities regulatory requirements and industry best practices as it pertains to Code of Ethics, Personal Trading, Outside Activities, Conflicts of Interest, Material Non-Public Information

• Strong communication (written and oral), research and presentation skills. Communicates effectively to a wide variety of audiences (including senior management, team, peers and employees) across the organization

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide comprehensive findings and articulate well-written conclusions and recommendations

• An overall understanding of the investment management industry is required; industry best practices, experience with adviser or investment fund manager is preferred

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment with multiple and/or competing priorities

• Microsoft suite of applications (excel, powerpoint)

• Experience with Code of Ethics administration systems, such as ACA ComplianceAlpha a plus

• Ability to navigate in a complex, matrix organization

Education, Experience, Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field; or post-secondary education or equivalent work experience. CFA (or similar) designation are a plus

• 3+ years relevant work experience in the investment management industry, specifically within a compliance role or securities registrant firm (US SEC, OSC)

• Knowledge of Code of Ethics program, frameworks, systems (e.g. ACA ComplianceAlpha) and the associated processes

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

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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. 

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 [email protected].

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

76,000/76 000 - 125,000/125 000

Job Category:

Compliance

Posting End Date:

06/10/2024