About the role

Audit Manager overseeing internal audit guidance and quality assurance compliance at Sun Life. Collaborating with senior audit management and driving efficiency across global teams.

Responsibilities

Help support the development and maintenance of detailed audit guidance, including audit approach for new and emerging risk areas, in alignment with the requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Drive quality and consistency across the Internal Audit department by leading, implementing and enhancing the global quality assurance program and conducting independent quality assessments of all audit activities and discuss results with IA senior management
Partner with the Professional Development Audit Manager to identify and deliver training opportunities
Proactively identify best practices through materials from Institute of Internal Auditors, external audit firms, regulators, experts, etc. and by building and maintaining relationships with professional organizations and peers.
Identify training opportunities within the department including independently conducting onboarding to new joiners as well as refresher training sessions to global teams.
Proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains through audit tools / approaches and collaboration with global teams (including Front Office, Back Office, Investments, Finance, Compliance, Human Resources, Risk Management, Actuarial, Enterprise Services – in different locations)
Support Professional Practice Director with Knowledge Management (methodology, training, communications), global Annual Audit Planning, and Team Support (tools, and data)

Technically proficient in Internal Audit concepts and control frameworks, including time spent conducting internal audits
At least 5 years of audit experience and previous involvement in conducting quality assurance reviews in the financial services industry and/or audit environment with a 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
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
Strong quantitative, analytical, data intuition and problem-solving skills

Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter including 20 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions.
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible hybrid work model
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