AVP, Data Analytics & Insights

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About the role

  • AVP, Data Analytics leading transformation for data analytics strategy in Canadian Operations at Sun Life. Managing a team of data professionals for operational excellence and insights.

Responsibilities

  • The AVP, Data Analytics for Canadian Operations represents a strategic opportunity to lead and transform the data analytics function for Canadian Operations.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive data analytics strategy aligned with Canadian Operations objectives, balancing quick wins with long-term capability building.
  • Evaluate and prioritize analytics opportunities to maximize business value and drive thought leadership in data-driven problem solving.
  • Partner with Sun Life Canada’s Client Experience Office to align with overall Canada data and analytics strategy.
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to measure analytics function performance and business impact.
  • Maintain existing data infrastructure while leading transformation initiatives to modernize architecture and adopt cloud-based solutions.
  • Implement robust data governance framework ensuring quality, accuracy, compliance, and audit-proof processes for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and enforce standards for data management, documentation, and controls.
  • Lead BI function delivering timely, actionable insights through operational dashboards, scorecards, and trending reports.
  • Manage reporting intake and prioritization from diverse stakeholders while creating self-serve analytics capabilities for power users.
  • Transform complex operational data into clear visualizations supporting executive reporting and strategic planning.
  • Partner with Data Science team in CXO and other analytics partners to leverage common capabilities and drive innovation.
  • Apply AI, machine learning, and predictive modeling to operational challenges, proactively identifying automation and optimization opportunities.
  • Develop and operationalize predictive models for capacity planning, volume forecasting, and demand management.
  • Lead, coach, and develop diverse team, fostering high-performing culture focused on collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years relevant business, data, and analytics experience
  • University degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related discipline and/or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in quantitative field an asset
  • Professional certifications in data science, analytics, or business intelligence an asset
  • Proven experience leading data analytics functions delivering measurable business value
  • Experience in operations, business process management, or service delivery environments preferred
  • Experience managing and transforming data infrastructure and analytics capabilities
  • Track record of leading high-performing teams of professional knowledge workers
  • Experience working in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries an asset
  • Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.

Benefits

  • Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled.
  • We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions.
  • Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$140,000 - CA$225,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Cloud

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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