Senior Auditor

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.  

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work.

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. 

The opportunity: 

Internal Audit contributes to the long-term competitive advantage of the company through the execution of high quality and efficient audit services which help our clients proactively manage risks in their business.

The candidate is responsible for assisting the audit team with the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of audit engagements and projects. The role includes significant client interaction in order to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and the efficiency of operations. The role is also responsible for contributing to a proactive, high performance team environment.

How you will contribute: 

• Prepares for meetings with clients for the purpose of audit planning, fieldwork and reporting, including presenting audit findings and recommendations, and documenting the results of these meetings.
• Works under the guidance of Audit Manager/Senior Audit Manager to develop business understanding, business objectives, risks, performance metrics, key controls, and testing strategies for each audit engagement assigned.
• Supports audit team monitoring of audit project progress and status.
• Prepares identified issues to ensure they are clearly understood, documented, and that the process owner/unit management provides corrective actions.
• Assists with the preparation of internal audit reports of findings and recommendations for delivery to management.
• Identifies opportunities to build, leverage and execute data analytics within audit.
• Designs and implements data analytics.
• Monitors audit findings to ensure effective resolution and perform testing to ensure findings have been properly remediated.
• Contributes to preparation of internal audit management reports.
• Actively builds and manages relationships with business partners.

What you will bring with you: 

• Robust knowledge of risks and controls
• Data analytics experience preferred with tools like ACL/Arbutus, Dataiku, Tableau and/or any other analytics tools
• Insurance industry background preferred (actuarial, underwriting, claims, insurance operations and related products)
• Proven ability to perform assigned tasks for multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive, energetic self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to collaborate, influence and network effectively in a team environment
• Understand how technologies and applications support business processing and execute test plans for IT and application controls
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with technical and nontechnical audiences
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to devise innovative solutions in a dynamic business environment
• Internal Audit experience and/or proficiency with auditing large projects preferred

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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.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.  Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.  Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.  We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.  Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

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.

Internal Audit

27/02/2026