Student Junior Strategy Analyst Fall 2025

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. Youll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

TITLE: Jr. Strategy Analyst (Strategy Development and Planning)

This role will provide planning strategic support to senior executives within Digital Business & Technology Solutions and to our various internal partners throughout the organization. Particular focus for this role will be in the area of executive strategy sessions and balanced scorecards. In addition research and competitive intelligence gathering and synthesis for review by participants in our digital transformation.

What will you do

The Junior Strategy Analysts main accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Strategy Support the CIO our Technology executives delivery teams and our business partners to define and advance our strategic ambitions.
• Digital transformation Support key initiatives within Sun Lifes digital transformation programsour drive to embrace agile principles at scale to deliver leading client experiences on our digital platformsincluding the target operating model organizational design digital metrics and objectives and coordinating regular executive workshops and meetings.
• Technology metrics Support the development socialization and management of digital metrics objectives and key results (OKRs) and balanced scorecard that provide insights on the progress towards operational and transformational technology ambitions.
• Communications Support the expansion of the presence of IT across the organization through executivelevel communications reporting and business development.

What do you need to succeed

• Currently enrolled in a postsecondary or equivalent degree with a focus (i.e. major) on one of the following:
  • Engineering or Technology with supporting education or experience in business management.
  • Business Management with supporting education or experience in digital technology
  • Humanities or Communications with supporting education or experience in both business management and digital technology.
• Excellent MS PowerPoint skills including an understanding of presentation process (storyboard to finished product and speaker notes).
• Excellent MS Excel skills in the context of financial management including the corresponding ability to visualize interpret and report results.
• Excellent communication skills written and oral. Writing skills include an ability to translate technical content into laymen terms consumable by senior executive readers.
• A demonstrated interest in digital technology and innovation.
• This opportunity is available to students with a December 2025 or later graduation date

Not necessary but considered an asset:

• Experience with executive/senior management communications e.g. workshops reporting to executives or communications to a broad external audience.
• Experience or demonstrated familiarity with agile delivery methodologies
• Interest or experience in strategy consulting marketing UX/UI design graphic design an asset.
• Interest or experience in digital technology an asset Data & Analytics Cybersecurity Cloud Digital.
• Interest or experience in financial services and/or finance background an asset.

Whats in it for you

• At Sun Life you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadians achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• As a student youll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your teams goals.
• Youll join our unique student culture designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role.
• We offer professional development workshops student awards socials and many more exciting opportunities.
• We are honored to be recognized as Canadas Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canadas Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
• Your student journey is just the beginning and were proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

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.

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