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Sun Life

AVP, Compliance Technology – Innovation

Sun Life

. Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Compliance Technology, Innovation, Insight & Analytics .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$155,000 - CA$225,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Compliance Technology, Risk Management, and Analytics, with a strong focus on leading transformational initiatives and leveraging automation and AI to enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and drive strategic business outcomes through effective governance and compliance practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership Experience in ComplianceRegulatory Compliance FrameworksGovernance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) PlatformsData Analytics and Business Intelligence ToolsAutomation and AI Implementation

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Hard Skills
Compliance Technology DevelopmentRisk ManagementOperational Risk ManagementProject ManagementProgram ManagementPortfolio ManagementData AnalyticsAutomation SolutionsAI SolutionsGenAI Solutions
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) PlatformsFinancial Crimes Compliance TechnologyBusiness Intelligence ToolsReporting ToolsVisualization Tools
Industry Keywords
ComplianceRisk ManagementGovernanceFinancial ServicesRegulatory Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Compliance Technology, Innovation, Insight & Analytics
  • Lead transformational initiatives that enhance Compliance effectiveness, operational efficiency, and risk management capabilities
  • Partner with senior leaders to identify priorities, align investments, and deliver strategic business outcomes
  • Oversee Compliance technology operations, platform enhancements, release management, and operational excellence initiatives
  • Drive automation and process improvement opportunities that strengthen Compliance oversight while reducing manual effort
  • Ensure technology solutions remain effective, scalable, and aligned to evolving business and regulatory needs
  • Lead the design and deployment of scalable analytics, automation, AI, and GenAI-enabled solutions
  • Advise on actionable insights, dashboards, reporting, and performance metrics for risk management and executive decision-making
  • Foster innovation through experimentation, capability development, and adoption of emerging technologies
  • Support operational risk management, business continuity, governance, and regulatory initiatives
  • Build trusted relationships with senior compliance leaders and key organizational stakeholders
  • Represent Compliance on enterprise-wide technology initiatives and provide executive reporting, insights, and recommendations
  • Lead, coach, and develop high-performing Technology, Innovation, and Analytics teams
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, results-oriented culture focused on continuous learning and improvement
  • Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant leadership experience within Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Technology, Analytics, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programs and strategic initiatives
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks, governance practices, operational risk management, and control environments
  • Experience leveraging technology, analytics, automation, and AI to solve complex business challenges
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a results-oriented mindset
  • University degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Technology, or a related field
  • Advanced knowledge of project, program, and portfolio management practices
  • Experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms and Financial Crimes compliance technology solutions
  • Strong understanding of data analytics, reporting, visualization, and business intelligence tools
  • Experience implementing automation, AI, and GenAI solutions within a regulated environment
  • Knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks and emerging compliance trends
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead effectively in a rapidly evolving environment
  • Strong change management and organizational transformation experience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and bonus program, based on market scale
  • Flexible group insurance program starting on your first day of work
  • Share Ownership Program with employer matching contributions
  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually
  • Accommodation available in the application process
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace