Hybrid Senior Analyst, Model Risk Governance

at Sun Life

• Job title: Senior Analyst, Model Risk Governance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$80,000 - CA$128,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Waterloo, Canada

About the role

• Senior Analyst overseeing model risk governance processes at Sun Life. Driving innovation and compliance in risk management while collaborating with global stakeholders and enhancing governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the development of a stronger second line function for Model and BCT risk
• Contribute to the modernization of the Model and Business Computing Tool Risk Management Policy and related Enterprise Operating Guidelines that ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and new technologies
• Drive innovation in our MBCT inventory and governance processes to improve risk monitoring and enhance capabilities for monitoring Gen AI tools
• Engage with global stakeholders to identify potential MBCT risk issues within the organization and ensure escalation and management actions are put in place to address these
• Work closely with the Director of Model Risk Governance to build our Center of Excellence for MBCT risk management, including training and development for all stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with MBCT risk contacts in the business groups and stay abreast of any MBCT related challenges they may have
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Risk Management, Finance, Actuarial Science, or other related disciplines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-informed, rational decisions and reach sound conclusions based on available information and experience
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship management, and influencing skills dealing with a broad range of stakeholders
• Critical thinking and ability to provide effective challenge
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to explain complex ideas to a non-technical audience
• Excellent project management and time management skills with a proven commitment to quality and meeting deadlines while handling multiple priorities
• Experience with creating and building new approaches and bringing innovative ideas to fruition
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 20 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial