Student, Junior Financial Analyst (Summer 2026)

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Canadian Operations, Client Experience Office (CXO), Value Realization Office, Project & Portfolio Management and Canadian Expense Management are support units within Sun Life Financial Canada accountable for the execution of business processes and projects supporting Individual Insurance, Individual Wealth, Distribution, Group Benefits, Group Retirement Services. With >6,000 FTEs in Canada and Asia, and an annual budget of over $1billion, it creates value for the enterprise by delivering industry-leading customer service and focusing on increasing productivity and efficiency.

The Junior Financial Analyst will assist the agenda for the respective teams with a strong focus on process improvements. This hands-on role, will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to interact with members of the Centre of Excellence finance team and members of the finance and project teams from the other Canadian Business and Support Units.

What will you do?

• Execute and improve on financial models/tools/reports to support operational processes
• Support other ad hoc financial analysis and consulting as required.
• Partner with other finance areas to drive forward the future vision of financial functions
• Understand common charges and the SLF expense management process
• Improve documentation and create a sustainable knowledge base
• Help improve storage tools and systems
• Be able to recognize and implement continuous improvements

What do you need to succeed?

• Results oriented and critical thinking – high sense of ownership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong relationship management skills with a focus on client orientation; including excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Problem solving skills with a natural curiosity for root cause analysis to identify key levers of financial and operational performance
• Prioritization and organization skills - capable of meeting deadlines in a high-performance environment
• Strong PC skills (Role utilizes tools such as: MSOffice Suite, Sharepoint, Outlook, Tableau, Hyperion)

What is in it for you?

• At Sun Life, you will be joining a purpose driven organization focused on helping Canadian’s achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• As a student, you’ll make a real impact by contributing to meaningful work, gaining valuable experience and actively working towards your team’s goals.
• You’ll join our unique student culture, designed to help you grow both personally and professionally beyond your role.
• We offer professional development workshops, student awards, socials and many more exciting opportunities.
• We are honored to be recognized as Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2025.
• Your student journey is just the beginning and we're proud to help many who choose Sun Life to transition into permanent roles after graduation.

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

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible 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.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

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 flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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

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:

19/01/2026