Sun Life

Student, Financial Analyst Co-op, SLC Management (Summer 2026)

Waterloo, Ontario Full time

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$422/US$304 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship. 

Our intern and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore careers within SLC Management. We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Job Description:

SLC Management is a global institutional asset manager that provides innovative and diversified solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over C$303 billion in assets under management. As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the investment related risk and compliance framework for investment related functions under the accountability of SLC Management Finance.

Length of Term: 4 months (May - August 2026)

What will you do?  

  • Accounting and reporting of loan assets for institutional investors including creating a daily movement file that includes accrued interest calculations and producing fund trial balances on daily and monthly basis

  • Perform control checks such as detailed valuation and trial balance analysis for the pooled funds to ensure accurate Net Asset Values are sent to Fund Administrator

  • Complete regular financial reporting to internal business partners

  • Perform updates of queries and reports to the new SAP General Ledger as required

  • Partner with Robotic team to identify opportunities and recommend solutions to maximize efficiency and implement improvements as necessary

What do you need to succeed?

  • Currently enrolled in an Accounting, Math, Finance or Business program from an accredited University; previous co-op work experience is an asset

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel) is required; experience with Excel Power tools, Tableau, or Dashboard tool is an asset

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to take initiative and work independently

  • Quick learner, self-motivated and adaptable

What else should you know?

  • Peak demand for reporting and analysis information at monthly and quarterly intervals results in potential overtime

  • 7.5-hour standard workday, however flexibility is required to work 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

What’s in it for you?

  • Gain valuable data processing, reporting, and audit support experience

  • A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner

  • An environment of continuous learning and improvement 

  • We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2022 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada & 2022 Best Workplaces for Inclusion by Great Place to Work® Canada

Why SLC Management?

  • Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
  • Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
  • Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
  • A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
  • The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
  • Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this role is competitive and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits.

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 may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. 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 thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

22/01/2026