Join Sun Life as the Head of First Line Oversight Programs, leading a high-performing team responsible for compliance and market conduct oversight across Canadian Retail Advice and Solutions business
Oversee first-line supervision of advisors across multiple distribution channels—face-to-face, hybrid, and third-party
Design, enhance, and scale first-line oversight operating models that meet regulatory requirements
Establish a center of expertise on compliance issues, partnering with internal stakeholders
Proactively identify and address compliance risks, audit findings, and advisor behavior trends
Build and lead a specialized team of compliance experts
Develop future leaders through coaching and mentoring
Leverage data and analytics to enhance program performance and identify capability gaps
Collaborate with field management, Risk, and Compliance to maintain operational excellence

University degree with 10+ years of progressive financial services experience
Deep knowledge of securities, mutual funds, and insurance regulations in an OSFI-regulated environment; strong understanding of three lines of defense governance models
Proven track record in compliance, market conduct, and/or first-line oversight roles
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) with corresponding Branch Managers' exam would be a strong asset
OPD or PDO certification would be a strong asset

AVP, Business Oversight Programs

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