AVP, Compliance Technology and Innovation

You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll 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 youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life were driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring authentic bold inspiring and impactful.

When you join Sun Life youll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

The AVP Compliance Technology and Innovation provides strategic leadership for Compliance transformation technology enablement innovation analytics and operational risk management. This role is accountable for advancing Compliance capabilities through the execution of the Compliance Technology Roadmap oversight of strategic initiatives deployment of data-driven and AI-enabled solutions and establishment of strong governance practices that enhance regulatory compliance operational efficiency and business outcomes. The role partners closely with Compliance Risk Internal Audit Technology and business leaders to drive innovation continuous improvement and enterprise alignment.

What will you do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the vision strategy and roadmap for Compliance Technology Innovation Insight & Analytics.
• Lead transformational initiatives that enhance Compliance effectiveness operational efficiency and risk management capabilities.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify priorities align investments and deliver strategic business outcomes.

Compliance Technology & Operations

• In collaboration with technology partners oversee Compliance technology operations platform enhancements release management and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive automation and process improvement opportunities that strengthen Compliance oversight while reducing manual effort.
• Partner with technology teams to ensure solutions remain effective scalable and aligned to evolving business and regulatory needs.

Innovation Data & Analytics

• Lead the design and deployment of scalable analytics automation AI and GenAI-enabled solutions that improve Compliance decision-making and productivity.
• Advise on the delivery of actionable insights dashboards reporting and performance metrics to support risk management and executive decision-making.
• Foster a culture of innovation through experimentation capability development and adoption of emerging technologies.

Governance Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Support operational risk management business continuity governance and regulatory initiatives across Compliance teams.
• Build trusted relationships with senior compliance leaders and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Represent Compliance on enterprise-wide technology initiatives and provide executive reporting insights and recommendations.

People Leadership

• Lead coach and develop high-performing teams across Technology Innovation and Analytics functions.
• Foster an inclusive collaborative and results-oriented culture focused on continuous learning and improvement.
• Build organizational capability through talent development succession planning and leadership coaching.

What youll need to succeed:

• Significant leadership experience within Compliance Risk Management Governance Technology Analytics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programs and strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks governance practices operational risk management and control environments.
• Experience leveraging technology analytics automation and AI to solve complex business challenges.
• Exceptional stakeholder management communication influencing and executive presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with a results-oriented mindset.
• University degree in Business Finance Law Risk Management Technology or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of project program and portfolio management practices.
• Experience with Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms and Financial Crimes compliance technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of data analytics reporting visualization and business intelligence tools.
• Experience implementing automation AI and GenAI solutions within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks and emerging compliance trends.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong change management and organizational transformation experience.

Whats in it for you

• A competitive salary and bonus program based on market scale
• A flexible group insurance program starting on your first day of work to meet your needs and those of your family.
• Our Share Ownership Program gives you the opportunity to invest in Sun Life while benefiting from employer matching contributions.
• We are proud to be included in Great Place to Works 2026 list of Canadas Best Workplaces.

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 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.

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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.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing screening interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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