Student, Business Process Analyst (Summer 2026)

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:

Digital Business and Technology Solutions (DBTS) provides the technology and services our business partners need to help our clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Through innovation and collaboration we strive to continually find new and better ways to bring value to Sun Life.

As a condition of the role the successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Enterprise Data Governance Office (EDGO) as a Business Process this role you will support the design and improvement of key data governance processes including regulatory compliance metadata management and data quality monitoring. Youll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive lean automated and efficient process design while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the financial services industry while developing expertise in enterprise data governance process design and regulatory data practices.

What will you do

• Assist in documenting analyzing and optimizing business processes related to:

• Regulatory data compliance (e.g. OSFI E-21 OSFI E-23)

• Metadata lifecycle management

• Data quality assessment and issue remediation workflows

• Collaborate with data stewards compliance officers IT and business units to gather requirements and map current/future-state processes

• Support efforts to automate manual tasks through workflow tools and automation platforms

• Contribute to development of process documentation SOPs and user guides

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts using Lean process design

• Monitor key data governance KPIs and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights

• Research and evaluate processes based on data governance regulations frameworks and industry standards

What do you need to succeed

• Foundational understanding or interest in data governance principles and regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR OSFI HIPA SOX)

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and organizational skills

• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools; familiarity with SQL and process modeling tools (e.g. Visio Lucidchart)

• Experience with or willingness to learn Data Governance Collibra and Informatica Data Quality tools

• Excellent communication skills: clear writing effective presentations and knowledge transfer

• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across teams in a matrix environment

• Innovative mindset focused on efficiency simplification and continuous improvement

• Adaptable self-motivated and takes ownership of assigned project deliverables plans activities to ensure delivery by agreed upon due dates

• This opportunity is available to students with an April 2026 or later graduation date.

• This opportunity is available to students with an August 2026 or later graduation date.

What is in it for you

• A friendly collaborative and inclusive culture where youre an innovator and trusted partner

• 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 e-mail a request to .

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! Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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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