Branch Oversight Manager

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About the role

  • Branch Oversight Manager leading branch reviews, risk testing and analyst development for Sun Life’s Canadian retail advice business. Driving regulatory compliance, issue remediation and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and develop the analyst team while promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture
  • Develop annual review plans and schedules
  • Support planning and coordination of branch oversight reviews for all Registered locations
  • Conduct and review risk-based testing to identify trends and training opportunities
  • Conduct and approve planning, scoping and sampling activities within Resolver
  • Evaluate oversight procedures and testing programs
  • Perform gap analysis to support continuous improvement, standardization and operational excellence
  • Identify, communicate and escalate issues as appropriate
  • Ensure corrective action plans are completed on time
  • Track and report identified issues and remediation status
  • Review Branch Oversight program outcomes for trends and risk-management opportunities
  • Manage concurrent projects and initiatives with stakeholders while balancing competing priorities and timelines
  • Work closely with the Branch Oversight Review team and Branch Oversight Analysts to identify trends and areas of risk

Requirements

  • High degree of integrity and ethics; good judgement
  • Excellent communication skills, including presenting to large groups, senior leadership, internal examination teams, advisors and external regulators
  • Initiative, urgency and purpose
  • Ability to take ownership and work independently
  • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent knowledge of risks, controls and testing methodology
  • University degree
  • 5+ years of progressive experience within the financial services sector with wealth products
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience working for an investment or mutual fund dealer
  • Experience working in an OSFI-regulated environment, aligned with the three lines of defense model
  • Knowledge of CIRO and CSA regulatory requirements
  • Ability to translate legislation and regulations into business impacts, compliance elements and regulatory risks
  • Must be able to be registered with a securities dealer upon hire
  • Working knowledge of investment dealer products and UMIR regulations
  • Recognized professional financial designation (e.g. CIM, CFA, CAMs, CPA/CA, etc.) is an asset
  • Bilingual French and English, oral and written, required for Quebec-based candidates

Benefits

  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • A collaborative and interactive team environment
  • Digital experience development opportunities
  • Working together, sharing common values and encouraging growth and achievement
  • Reputable organization with over 150 years of history
  • Certified Great Place to Work in Canada in 2026
  • Hybrid work choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually
  • Incentive plans for eligible employees, with payment discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$80,000 - CA$128,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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