Manager, Registration and Licensing

Sun Life

. Manage the day-to-day performance of assigned Registration and Licensing Associates .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing registration and licensing processes, ensuring compliance with securities and insurance regulations, and providing high-quality support to stakeholders. Proficient in administrative tasks, reporting, and maintaining effective communication within teams and with regulators.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registration ManagementCompliance KnowledgeNational Registration Database (NRD)Bilingualism (French, English)Microsoft Office Skills

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Hard Skills

Registration ManagementCompliance KnowledgeNational Registration Database (NRD)Securities RegulationsInsurance RegulationsLicensing ProceduresDocument ReviewReportingOperational DocumentationRegulatory Interpretation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePoint

Industry Keywords

SecuritiesMutual FundsInsuranceRegulatory ComplianceRegistration and LicensingProvincial RequirementsAudit RequirementsStakeholder CommunicationDocumentation ManagementConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day performance of assigned Registration and Licensing Associates
Oversee registration and licensing applications and submissions
Support Associates on regulatory and provincial requirements for securities, mutual funds and life licensing
Plan and execute daily staffing allocation across activities and initiatives
Provide direction, advice and support on complex registration and licensing matters
Determine matters requiring escalation to the Director, Registration and Licensing
Review documents, approvals, policy and regulatory interpretations, reminders and procedure support
Ensure Sun Life employees and agents receive high-quality registration support
Provide reporting to the Director, Registration and Licensing, Compliance Department and Business Lines
Monitor regulatory changes and disseminate information to stakeholders
Build and maintain relationships with regulators and relevant business and industry groups
Maintain communication across the Registration and Licensing team and Sun Life businesses
Handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
Collaborate on operational documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
Identify documentation weaknesses and propose amendments
Provide management reporting on an ad hoc and ongoing basis
Participate in Registration and Licensing projects and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of experience in Registrations or Compliance, preferably within a securities or mutual fund dealer and/or an Insurance Company
Knowledge and understanding of relevant securities and insurance rules, regulations, by-laws, policies and procedures surrounding licensing, renewal and fee requirements
Working knowledge and experience with the National Registration Database (NRD)
Administrative and time management skills to meet various deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills to understand root cause, define options and make pragmatic recommendations related to complex issues
Flexibility, adaptability and creativity to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a continually changing environment
Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is an asset
University degree or equivalent
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working within a high-performance culture
Supportive working environment and culture of collaboration
Talented and diverse workforce; opportunity to launch a rewarding career
Health, wellness, and work/life balance support
Continuous improvement culture
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually
Participation in various discretionary incentive plans for eligible employees
Accommodation support during the application process
Joining a reputable organization with over 150 years of history