Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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Sun Life has established a new 3 year roadmap for data governance / information management risk.

The Director, Data Governance Risk will provide 2nd line oversight of Sun Life\xe2\x80\x99s data governance / information management risk practices. In collaboration with our business risk and technology partners, the incumbent will be responsible for leading and overseeing the maturity assessment, development and implementation of the data governance / information management risk policy.

What you need to succeed:

• Extensive governance risk experience in the regulated financial services industry with 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience.

8 or more years of experience with Data Management Frameworks including:

• Data management and data quality experience in a large, complex enterprise
• Data Governance
• Metadata Management
• Data Quality
• Data Lifecycle & Records Management
• Data Literacy
• Maturity Assessments
• Strong understanding of related regulatory requirements such as California \xe2\x80\x9cConsumer Protection Act\xe2\x80\x9d, and OSFI\xe2\x80\x99s E-21, B-10, and B-13 guidelines
• Expert level data analysis skills required
• Experience in data quality technologies, preference to those applied in the context of data quality tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality, metadata, data classification etc..
• Ability to operate and influence effectively across all levels of the organization (both locally and globally); proven track record influencing diverse sets of stakeholders and driving common outcomes.

3 or more years experience in the following areas:

• Experience in defining and implementing a data management framework in a complex organization environment.
• Experience in a leadership role in complex transformation initiatives, encompassing people, process and technology aspects of change.
• Ability to work with Agile delivery methods.

Also:

• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate external stakeholders to action
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills
• Ability to drive work to completion
• Experience with transformation strategy, approach, and planning
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems or related work experience.

What you will do:

• Mature Information Management (IM) Risk Policy and enterprise operating guidelines
• Develop and conduct data governance / IM maturity assessments in partnership with 1st Line SMEs
• Partner with BG Risk teams to develop local Operating Guidelines or transition plans to meet Enterprise requirements
• Function as 2nd Line SME for Data Management and Records Management best practices to support the following:

• Provide tools and guidance to Business Group Risk teams for assessing compliance with policy
• Providing guidance to Business Group Risk teams on assessing IM Risk through Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs)
• Challenging and overseeing the development of Enterprise Key Risk Indicators
• Providing guidance and independent opinion to Sun Life technology teams of data management and records management best practices
• Quarterly, assessing data governance / information management risk for the enterprise

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada \xe2\x80\x93 2024
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified for Best Workplaces in Ontario - 2023
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada in Financial Services and Insurance \xe2\x80\x93 2023
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada for Most Trusted Executive Team in Canada - 2023
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada and the US - 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork \xe2\x80\x93 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada \xe2\x80\x93 2022
• Great Place to Work\xc2\xae list for Best Workplaces in Canada \xe2\x80\x93 2022
• Named \xe2\x80\x9cBest Places to Work\xe2\x80\x9d by Glassdoor \xe2\x80\x93 2021 and 2023
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
• Flexible hybrid work model. #LI-Hybrid.
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
• A common sense dress code, where you decide how you dress based on your day
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

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 .

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: 105,000/105 000 - 175,000/175 000

Job Category: Risk Management

Posting End Date: 10/03/2024

Sun Life Financial