AVP, Investor Relations

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

About the role

The Investor Relations (IR) team is an engaging and important area for Sun Life, responsible for developing and executing Sun Life’s communication strategy with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.  The team is regularly connected across Sun Life’s global businesses seeking insights and successes to highlight to the investor community.  Through this, there is an incredible opportunity to learn about the different Business Groups operating in Sun Life and gain exposure to senior executives and external stakeholders.  This role reports to the SVP, Capital Management and Investor Relations.

What you'll be doing

Participate in the development and execution of Sun Life's external communication strategy, including preparation for the release of quarterly financial results, investor days, investor conferences, road shows, education seminars, and on-going interactions with senior executives and the investment community

• Work closely with Sun Life’s strategy, finance, communications and operational teams, to develop and execute on the IR strategy focusing on drivers of shareholder value. Provide necessary information for sell side analysts to accurately model and forecast company performance.

• Ongoing analysis of financial reports and valuation metrics across the insurance and asset management industries.

• Drive the development of strategic insights enabling management decision making, leveraging competitive analyses and peer benchmarking; this includes understanding the drivers of performance and macro-economic forces impacting the company’s results.

• Monitor and consolidate stakeholder feedback and investor sentiment on a regular basis, including review and analysis of company, competitor and industry equity research.

• Lead and partner with internal and external stakeholders on Investor Day/ Education briefings, including cross-functional collaboration to develop consistent messaging about company performance and outlook.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements.

Provide direct support to the President & CEO and the EVP and CFO

• Tailor presentations and communication materials based on audience and situation to facilitate productive discussions, foster buy-in, and establish productive working relationships.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong financial and business acumen, strategic thinking and curiosity, and experience with financial markets

• Strong understanding of insurance and asset management accounting/reporting, including ability to interpret results

• Excellent collaboration and relationship management skills, ensuring strong partnerships with both Business Groups and Functional areas across the company.

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Strong critical thinking  and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate at differing levels of the organization

• Comfortable working with senior management

• Innovative thinking, focused on improving effectiveness

• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills

• Flexible to changing priorities and timelines

• Ability to learn quickly and act independently

• Ability to lead and influence others

• Proven experience driving action and  results

• Ability to work effectively while managing multiple projects in a fast paced, ever-changing environment

• Must have the ability to travel from time to time

What's in it for you:

• Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

• In 2024, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.

• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.

• We’re also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.

• Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.

• Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

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

Salary Range:

140,000/140 000 - 225,000/225 000

Job Category:

Finance

Posting End Date:

27/11/2025