Governance Consultant

Sun Life • Waterloo, ON

2d • CA$65,000 - CA$105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible to support all aspects of our Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) function for Digital Business Technology Services (global IT), with a focus on support and monitoring of our robust internal control repository, issue identification and remediation monitoring, all requiring extensive stakeholder interactions. Deliverables include timely metrics & reporting, from operational dashboards to Senior Management content, and a strong focus on the continual improvement of an effective process to ensure risks and compliance gaps are tracked and closed on target as planned.

Requirements

• A post secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology, Business Administration or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant IT / best practice certifications (ITIL, Risk, GRC, Audit, Privacy etc.) an asset.
• CISA designation preferred.
• Working experience of SOC / SOX lifecycle and controls.
• Familiarity with IT controls and frameworks such as COBIT.
• Familiarity with Sun Life Financial Risk Management Framework and Policy Framework an asset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in support of a fast-paced complex environment, GRC or a similar discipline, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Experience with the design and delivery of control governance processes including sound monitoring and testing practices.
• Effective analytical capabilities and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational, relationship building and influencing skills and experience at supporting change and helping others through the process.
• Familiarity with Sun Life Financial Risk Management Framework and risk management polices an asset.
• Hands on audit, governance and risk management and integrated practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely metrics & reporting, from operational dashboards to Senior Management content.
• Focus on the continual improvement of an effective process to ensure risks and compliance gaps are tracked and closed on target as planned.
• Provide support to the planning, analysis, development and roll out of a wide range of DBTS & IT risk and compliance strategies, policies, objectives, awareness, training, and programs to provide effective governance.
• Execute monitoring activities, including detailed analysis of data, and review of plans to close DBTS issues and related action plans; ensure status reporting, escalation and follow up as required and consolidated management reporting for DBTS, Business Group and Corporate requirements.
• Assist with preparation of stakeholder and senior management communications.
• Support QA initiatives to promote compliance awareness, testing, and monitoring and control processes by which compliance requirements are communicated and compliance risks are identified and managed.
• Support DBTS Risk and Compliance Officer in all of their responsibilities.

Benefits

• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial.
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree