Compliance Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description:

The Sun Life U.S. Compliance team is looking for a proactive, analytical thinker to join our Testing team as an intern assisting with the analysis of our compliance control framework. As a member of Sun Life's Compliance team, you will gain valuable hands-on experience. This is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of regulatory risk oversight.

Preferred skills

• Exposure to, and interest in learning more about, risk-based analysis.
• Basic understanding of and ability to interpret legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Teams.
• Effective project management and research skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proactive, able to manage multiple projects with demanding deadlines.
• Highly-motivated, self-driven, focused, strong attention to detail.
• Able to exercise discretion and judgment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university during the time of internship (June 2026 – August 2026).

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student. Interested in Compliance or related field of study is a plus.

• Eligible to legally work in the United States.

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during Intern Session.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based compliance testing of procedures and controls to ensure their effectiveness in meeting the needs of the business and regulatory requirements.
• Review and assess Company regulatory risk management policies and procedures.
• Review and/or draft, maintain, and disseminate records and reports as needed.
• Design, develop, and support data analytic initiatives.

Compensation will be around $22/hour

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.  We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.  We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

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We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

14/05/2026