Manager, Third Party Risk Management

Sun Life

. Oversee the enterprise Third Party Risk Management Policy, Operating Guideline, and supporting procedures .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$128,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) through policy oversight, compliance monitoring, and risk evaluation, while effectively communicating complex concepts and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)Risk Management ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementTPRM ProgramsPolicy DevelopmentData AnalysisCompliance MonitoringProcess EnhancementTraining DevelopmentRisk AssessmentDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessManagementFinance

Industry Keywords

Federally Regulated Financial InstitutionThree Lines of Defense ModelKey Risk IndicatorsStakeholder EngagementRisk Domains

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the enterprise Third Party Risk Management Policy, Operating Guideline, and supporting procedures
Provide governance, oversight, and guidance as a second line of defence role
Assist the Director with maintenance and enhancement of the TPRM program
Update the TPRM Policy and Enterprise Operating Guideline
Monitor compliance with the TPRM Policy
Track and report Policy Non-Compliances and Key Risk Indicators
Aggregate, analyze and challenge third-party data across Business Groups
Support evaluation of the enterprise third-party risk profile
Support regulatory requirements and third-party risk data collection exercises
Develop, maintain and deliver training to Business Group Risk Office teams and stakeholders
Provide guidance on adherence to the TPRM Policy and Enterprise Operating Guideline
Review Business Group process documents for alignment, identifying gaps and recommendations
Support innovation, transformation, process enhancement and AI-enabled TPRM initiatives
Work with Business Group Risk Office teams and stakeholders to implement and adopt program changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of risk management experience
2+ years of experience supporting TPRM Programs, controls and processes
Experience ideally within a major Federally Regulated Financial Institution
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, or another relevant field and/or certification
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and communicate complex concepts to a diverse audience
Proactive and adaptable mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving industry and organization
Well-developed writing and visual presentation skills
Ability to articulate analytics results, options, recommendations and reporting
Experience developing strong working relationships with cross-functional business areas and multi-stakeholder environments
Ability to drive execution of key deliverables and facilitate risk management within the Three Lines of Defense model
Understanding of risk domains pertaining to third-party risk management is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
20 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
Eligible employees participate in various incentive plans, with payment subject to individual and company performance