Student, IT Internal Controls (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:

In this position you will be a member of the Corporate Finance team working in an internal controls capacity with a specific focus on IT processes and controls. As an IT Controls Coop your primary focus will be assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls including SarbanesOxley (SOx) 404 testing. You will work closely with IT control/process owners and third parties under the guidance of experienced professionals to meet audit objectives within established deadlines.

This opportunity is available to students with a December 2025 or later graduation date.

Qualifications and Preferred skills

• Student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing an information technology accounting or finance degree
• Knowledge and/or experience of SarbanesOxley and evaluating internal controls
• IT audit experience (preferred) including strong understanding of control environments within the IT function
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside the company including: business units external auditors and consultants
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting and control deadlines
• Ability to work with a variety of team members and function in a dynamic environment
• Detailed oriented and ability to work independently to effectively support team
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a creative dynamic fastpaced environment and manage multiple projects effectively

Responsibilities

• Participate in IT controls walkthrough and testing meetings with relevant individuals from each business unit and the external auditors
• Execute and perform detailed testing of IT controls in accordance with professional audit standards and within established deadlines
• Create and maintain highquality working papers to support the design and operating effectiveness testing including the writeup of findings/issues for reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses
• Perform analysis and needed remediation testing around identified control deficiencies
• Work with the Companys external auditors to ensure proper alignment and leverage of managements internal controls testing

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.

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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.

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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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