Tier 2 Compliance Analyst

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About the role:

The Tier 2 Compliance Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting our compliance efforts, reporting directly to the Tier 2 Field Supervision Director. This position requires an individual with strong analytical skills and a high level of technical expertise, including proficiency in Excel, SQL, Tableau, PowerPoint, JIRA, and SharePoint. The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail and the ability to utilize large data sets to identify trends and patterns.

Join our team as a Tier 2 Compliance Analyst and contribute to our commitment to regulatory excellence and success.

What will you do?

• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, patterns, and compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain compliance reports using Excel, SQL and Tableau.
• Oversee and direct technology enhancement projects to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and organizational governance standards.
• Develop and implement technology-driven solutions to enhance compliance processes.
• Analyze current processes and identify areas for improvement through technology.
• Prepare detailed presentations and documentation using PowerPoint.
• Manage and track compliance tasks and projects using JIRA.
• Utilize SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Tier 2 Field Supervision Director and other team members to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry regulations and compliance standards.

What do you need to succeed?

• 2 to 3 years of proven experience with strong analytical and technical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel (Macros, VBA), SQL, Tableau (building dashboards), PowerPoint, JIRA, and SharePoint.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a financial institution, preferably in a mutual fund or investment dealer environment.
• Completion of industry education (e.g. IFIC (Investment Funds, CSI (CSC & CPH), or equivalent)
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets.
• Knowledge of compliance, Head Office monitoring, or supervision in the financial industry.
• Ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Manage time effectively on multiple concurrent initiatives and cultivate strong working relationships with business partners
• Commitment to success and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to compliance challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Good knowledge of the Investments business operations
• Experience working with financial advisors
• Project management skills
• Financial Management and Reporting Experience

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

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 e-mail a request to [email protected].

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 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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