Registration and Licensing Manager at Sun Life, helping financial advisors meet securities, mutual fund, and insurance requirements. Managing licensing operations, regulatory support, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
Oversee all registration and licensing activities within the Business Governance & Controls team
Manage the day-to-day performance and staffing allocation of Registration and Licensing Associates
Support Associates with securities, mutual fund, and life licensing applications and submissions
Provide direction, advice, and support on complex registration and licensing issues
Escalate matters requiring Director-level decisions, direction, or coaching
Ensure Sun Life employees and agents receive high-quality registration support
Provide reporting to the Director, Compliance Department, and Business Lines
Monitor regulatory changes and disseminate information to stakeholders
Build and maintain relationships with regulators and relevant business and industry groups
Maintain communication across the Registration and Licensing team and Sun Life businesses
Collaborate on operational documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
Identify documentation weaknesses and propose amendments
Provide ongoing and ad hoc management reporting
Participate in Registration and Licensing projects and perform other assigned duties
Requirements
3-5+ years of experience in Registrations or Compliance, preferably within a securities or mutual fund dealer and/or an Insurance Company
Knowledge and understanding of relevant securities and insurance rules, regulations, by-laws, policies, and procedures surrounding licensing, renewal, and fee requirements
Working knowledge and experience with the National Registration Database (NRD)
Administrative and time management skills to meet various deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills to understand root causes, define options, and make pragmatic recommendations related to complex issues
Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a continually changing environment
Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is an asset
University degree or equivalent
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Benefits
Working within a high-performance culture
Supportive working environment and culture of collaboration
Talented and diverse workforce; opportunity to launch a rewarding career
Health, wellness, and work/life balance support
Continuous improvement culture
Choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on business, Client, and employee needs
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