Sun Life

Student, SLC Financial Analyst and Controls (Summer 2026)

Toronto, 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.

What will you do?

  • Support coordination activities for the account reconciliation process
  • Support internal and external audit requests, including CAS, ICFR, CSAE 3416, US SOC1, NAIC, etc.
  • Assist in completing quarterly SOX access reviews
  • Support SharePoint content rollforward and documentation
  • Aid with the coordination and testing of the Model End User Compliance program
  • Coordinating activities related to the Business Continuity program
  • Support ad-hoc projects/requests and enhancements, as needed

What do you need to succeed?

  • Bachelor’s degree in progress in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Risk Management
  • Advanced in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and proficient with SharePoint
  • Strong communication, organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple ongoing project deliverables
  • Preferably wanting to pursue CPA

What is in it for you?

  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
  • An environment of continuous learning and improvement
  • An opportunity to be part of team that drives change
  • An opportunity to understand the internal controls strategies for the investment related function.
  • 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.

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