SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship. 

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset.  As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Managing Director, Performance & Risk, Office of Chief Investment Officer – SLC Management

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Sun Life, the Managing Director, Performance & Risk, Office of the CIO will be tasked with assessing investment risk and performance of the assets SLF has invested.

Given the nature of the CIO, Sun Life position, and the connectivity and leadership accountabilities to both Sun Life Financial (SLF) and SLC Management (SLC), this role will be responsible for working closely with the internal SLF and SLC teams to complete the following:

• Support the CIO, Sun Life in understanding the nuances of the investment performance of SLF assets
• Be responsible for evaluating the performance and assessing the risk of SLF assets
• Consistently gathering data, aggregating and heat mapping
• Oversee an Associate Director, Performance & Risk (1 direct report).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Pro-actively keep up to date with current industry approved standards related to the calculation and presentation of the firm’s investment performance using current knowledge and internal and external resources available 
• Assess metrics, returns, fees, performance attribution, exposure, and risk analytics for mandates and benchmarks for the General Account. 
• Collaborate with staff across the enterprise, including other members of the Office of the CIO and the SLC regarding the delivery of the General Account performance for various Board reviews, validating that it complies with the current standards and that it aligns with the SLF’s desired mandate 
• Be responsible for continuously collating exposures and aggregating information into risk buckets through the various SLF resources.
• Evaluate and assess risk exposures by attributes and factors, and provide expert consultation to the CIO, Sun Life
• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to facilitate achievement of SLF & SLC Management’s strategic and operational performance goals.
• Establish and maintain a schedule of reporting deliverables in satisfaction of various deadlines for monthly, quarterly, yearly and Board reporting requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• MBA, CFA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of asset management and investment experience, investment performance, measurement, attribution, an/or compliance
• Extensive knowledge of applicable global securities legislation and insurance regulations
• Analytical and a data driven decision-making mindset
• Strong communicator with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to think outside of the box and apply quantitative and qualitative information and knowledge to complex situations in order to resolve them
• Big picture thinker – ability to think strategically and creatively to help grow the business over the long-term and through changing environment; also able to navigate the detail to ensure flawless execution.
• Excellent project management abilities, including creating timelines, budgets and reports
• Operates with a high level of integrity. Knows what information is sensitive and maintains discretion and confidentiality 

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
• Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

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Salary Range

142,000/142 000 - 250,000/250 000

The Base Pay range is for the primary location of the job.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible 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 committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don’t meet every criteria in the job description.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. 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].

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