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Job Description:
The Corporate Secretarys Department oversees corporate governance corporate regulatory compliance and company administration matters for the publicly traded parent company Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX NYSE PSE: SLF) its principal operating insurance company Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and all Canadian subsidiaries in the corporate structure. The role will be a member of the Corporate Secretary Departments team that is responsible for managing the departments compliance risks and ensuring the departments operations and disclosure are compliant with relevant laws regulations internal policies and bylaws. The roles main accountability includes nonfinancial regulatory compliance filings and related due diligence research maintaining internal reporting procedures and company records and participating in project work.
What will you do
Prepare nonfinancial regulatory compliance filings for submission to federal provincial and securities regulators across Canada and other jurisdictions
Conduct research and proper due diligence to ensure that the filings are completed in full compliance with related regulatory requirements and furnished with proper audit trails
Identify compliance requirements for daytoday reportable compliance events in a compliance tracker and manage related processes and expectations with stakeholders involved
Maintain records for these companies including information in the entity management database (GEMS) and signing authorities
Prepare required documentation (e.g. written documentation and certifications) to support the operating businesses for KYC requests business transactions and applications board proceedings etc.
Manage group mailboxes and triage requests
Develop compliance processes and workflows with the team and in collaboration with crossfunctional stakeholders as needed
Process invoices and payments to sustain registrations and retain services required
Work collaboratively with the Board Subsidiary Governance and Shareholder Services & Governance Solutions teams as required
Assist with other duties as delegated or assigned in the department including routine and special projects as required
What do you need to succeed
3 to 6 years of experience as a Law Clerk or compliance or governance professional in a public companys Corporate Secretarys Department law firm or inhouse legal environment
Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications Adobe Acrobat Pro and data management systems) and use of office equipment
Ability to independently manage competing priorities with sensitivity to internal clients and deadlines
Meticulous diligent with a high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement
Preferred Skills:
Law Clerk designation or equivalent
University degree or college diploma
Knowledge of entity and document management systems (GEMS and iManage knowledge an asset)
Whats in it for you
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Were committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all ouremployees have the chance to live up to their full potential
Were honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada
We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their toplevel certification the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work for prioritizing employee wellbeing fostering a positive work culture and achieving excellence in mental health
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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 email a request to .
At Sun Life 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.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
58000//97 000Job Category:
LegalPosting End Date:
18/03/2025Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time