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Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Reporting to the VP, Strategic Solutions and Partnerships, the Director will help advance Sun Life Asset Management’s (SLAM) strategic growth agenda by developing and executing high-impact initiatives across our asset management, wealth and insurance businesses; including contributing to new product development and advising on future sources of external permanent capital including sidecars and reinsurance arrangements. The Director will bring structured problem solving and robust execution discipline to complex opportunities, including cross-enterprise product development, partnership models, capital formation, sidecars, reinsurance arrangements, and other innovative solutions. This role is ideal for a proactive professional eager to drive growth, enable collaboration, and support complex deal execution across Sun Life’s global asset management, wealth and insurance businesses.

Strategic solutions Deliver on SLAM’s strategic direction and goals by executing on internal and external growth initiatives. Scope and assess opportunities and determine which to pursue in the context of SLAM strategy, financial impact, operational feasibility, risk tolerance, etc.

Implementation

Lead and drive the execution of strategic initiatives from concept through execution, translating priorities into clear workplans, coordinating cross-functional workstreams, resolving barriers, and ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes and timelines.

Collaboration





Establish collaborative relationships with various stakeholders including investment teams, distribution, finance, legal, risk, and operations to translate execute against initiatives. Assist in the identification and execution of internal synergies across Sun Life’s insurance, wealth and asset management operations to create a self-reinforcing growth flywheel. Advise on the design and launch of innovative business models and expansions that unlock current sources of capital and assets under management (AUM).

Competitive intelligence Maintain an understanding of external developments and market trends through various sources (e.g., secondary research, competitor actions, industry developments, industry network). Prepare and present materials for senior management and other key stakeholders with recommendations and progress updates. Structured analysis and problem solving – able to break down complex topics into logical components, apply data-driven analysis, assess risks and trade-offs, and develop practical recommendations.

Project management and execution – able to drive priorities forward, coordinate workstreams, and enable effective cross-functional collaboration in a global matrix organization. Cross-functional leadership – proven track record leading complex projects across global matrix environments, ensuring timely and successful delivery. Influencing and stakeholder buy‑in – skilled at shaping perspectives, building alignment, and gaining support from diverse stakeholders.

Relationship building and collaboration – builds strong relationships and fosters collaboration across all levels of the organization. Senior stakeholder management – adept at engaging, aligning,



and managing expectations of senior leaders and cross‑functional partners to drive strategic outcomes. 7+ years of progressive experience in strategy consulting or corporate development, gained either as an external advisor of in‑house at a multinational organization. ~ Industry experience in asset management and/or insurance. ~ Finance‑related professional designation would be an asset (CFA, CPA, or actuarial credentials). ~ Proven track record leading cross‑functional projects in global or matrix organizations. 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.

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. 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] 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.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

Corporate Development & Strategy Posting End Date: 23/08/2026 Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn.

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Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities.

📌 Partnerships Manager - Insurance (F/H) (Toronto)
🏢 Sun Life Financial
📍 Toronto