Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll 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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Why Sun Life Internal Audit?
Our team members are important to us, and we understand that each person's needs and circumstances are unique. At Sun Life (SL) 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. In addition, Internal Audit fully participates in, and supports, Sun Life's quinquennial sabbatical program where, starting with your 5th work anniversary and repeating every five years after, you can take a 3 to 6 weeks sabbatical that includes an additional paid week off added to your allotted vacation time.
About the role
Internal Audit (IA) contributes to the company through the execution of high quality and efficient audit services, which help our clients pro-actively manage risks in their business. The Director, Internal Audit reports to the AVP, Internal Audit is responsible for providing audit supervision to the audit portfolio, which includes various Corporate and Risk Management functions.
SL has the ambition to be one of the best insurance and asset management companies in the World. The Director, together with their team, will lead audits of the processes that support our key goals in the Corporate and Risk Management functions. Through these audits, the Director will have the opportunity of furthering their experience and skills in understanding the business and identifying and assessing control effectiveness through interaction with middle and senior management in the organization. These opportunities will support the growth of their own capabilities in business, risk and control understanding as well as developing a high performing team, while contributing to delivering high quality Internal Audit work.
What you'll be doing

• Lead and develop a team of audit professionals with a focus on talent development and ensuring the team has strong audit expertise and project management.
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and business partners within the Corporate & Risk portfolio, on a foundation of transparency and respect.
• Work with the AVP, Internal Audit on updating the annual risk assessment and audit plan for the Corporate & Risk Management functions.
• Lead the team through planning, executing, and reporting of audit work for the assigned audit portfolio.
• Oversee the documentation of audit working papers and audit test strategy to ensure that audit objectives and approach address identified risks and service broader business needs.
• Direct, motivate and develop a group of senior auditors, managers and senior managers maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth, and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
• Oversee the assessment of key control design and operating effectiveness.
• Review testing of key controls for adequacy and quality of the supporting documentation.
• Lead meetings with clients to drive audits and present audit issues and recommendations.
• Review the report on results of key controls testing and proposed recommendations to close any identified gaps.
• Design, implement and embed data analytics in the audit process to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Champion and actively support the integrated audit and data analytics initiatives.
• Stay up to date on current best practices in risk management and control assessments.
• Manage multiple simultaneous audit projects within assigned time and budget.
• Maintain effective internal communication through the ongoing acquiring and sharing of information related to industry thought leadership and best practices.

What you'll need to succeed

• University degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in audit, preferably in the financial services industry, including a minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Professional designation related to the role (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA) preferred.
• Ability to understand complex business processes, their risks and identify key controls.
• Proficient in control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc.)
• Proficient in audit techniques, including planning, scoping, evaluation, and testing of internal controls. Project management experience will be also valued and considered.
• Experience in leveraging data analytics and automation to deliver audit work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to drive difficult conversations to positive outcomes.
• Strong partnership and influencing skills.
• Team builder with the ability to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Effective coach and focus on talent development.
• Ability to understand complex and changing business processes and a strong business knowledge of insurance and financial services.
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on high quality and timely delivery of audit projects.
• Pro-active, high energy, flexible, and good practical judgement
• Strong analytical, problem solving and consultative skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize simultaneous competing requirements with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively in a team environment.

What's in it for you:

• Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• In 2024, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.
• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
• We're also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.
• Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.
• Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

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 .
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 thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range: 110,000/110 000 - 180,000/180 000
Job Category: Internal Audit
Posting End Date: 13/11/2025

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