Manager, Cyber Risk

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Job Description

About the role

The Manager, Cyber Risk will lead and coordinate initiatives within the second line Technology and Cyber Risk Management (TCRM) team, focusing on identification and assessment of cyber risks across the organization. This position demands advanced analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management frameworks.

The Manager will drive the execution of real-time challenge across key initiatives and processes and will ensure challenge processes and artifacts are executed in a way that provides senior leadership with assurance as to Sun Life's cyber risk management practices and risk posture vs. our risk appetite.

The Manager will also assist in providing effective challenge by keeping up to date with the rapidly evolving external threat environment and regulatory expectations.

What will you do?

Policy and Framework Management

• Lead development and maintenance of cyber risk management policies and procedures
• Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Design and implementation of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks

Strategic Coordination and Team Leadership

• Act as a liaison between the TCRM and other departments, including Technology, Compliance, and Business Groups
• Oversee and direct risk assessment activities, ensuring timely completion of high-priority projects
• Strategically manage and prioritize multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings and working groups to address cyber risk issues

Executive Reporting and Communication

• Develop comprehensive reports for senior management
• Prepare presentations on cyber risk trends and strategic implications
• Effectively translate complex technical concepts for non-technical executive stakeholders

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Proactively identify and analyze emerging cyber threats, industry trends, and best practices
• Spearhead improvements to existing risk management processes and tools
• Participate in relevant training and professional development activities

Metrics and KRI Analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of trends and patterns to drive strategic improvements in the organization's cyber risk posture relative to risk appetite

What do you need to succeed?

• 3-5 years of experience in cyber security or risk management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and communicating effectively for an executive audience.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience working cross functionally
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities

What's in it for you?

• 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

Recent Awards

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. 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. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

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. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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 thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We 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! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category: Risk Management

Posting End Date: 12/02/2026

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