Corporate Branch Manager

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Wealth Oversight Programs within the Business Governance and Controls function (BG&C) within Retail Advice & Solutions, this role of the Corporate Branch Manager (CBM) is responsible for executing branch manager supervision activities for Sun Life Canada Securities Inc. (SLCSI)

You will be registered with CIRO as a Supervisor of Registered Representatives and Designated Supervisor of New Accounts/Account Supervision and Advertising, Sales Literature and Correspondence . The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience in a broad range of products and services offered by investment dealers, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements as they impact business activities, including regulatory and industry trends.

What will you do?

Field Supervision

- Execute effective and efficient trade supervision and account opening / management functions of our investment dealer-registered advisors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and expectations and established policies, practices and procedures.
- Manage, address and/or escalate various first line supervision risk and compliance issues and audit findings in a timely manner.

Continuous Improvement and Project Support

- Identify appropriate performance metrics (KRIs/KPIs) and proactively identify control gaps and advisor behavior trends to continually refine and help enhance BG&C’s oversight programs.
- Proactively identify data, reporting, tool and technology needs with BG&C leadership to improve productivity and execution of supervision accountability, and support building/executing against the BG&C capabilities roadmap.
- Support investment dealer initiatives and strategies by providing subject matter expertise to ensure effective and efficient controls and oversight programs are put in place and/or are enhanced.

What do you need to succeed?

- French and English bilingualism- an asset
- Growth mindset - willing to challenge status quo and lead change
- Excellent judgement
- Excellent communication skills, with comfort presenting to large groups as well as different audiences, including senior leadership, internal examination teams, advisors and external regulators
- Work consistently with urgency and purpose
- Previous experience working collaboratively in a matrixed organization and managing complex projects is an asset
- Availability to travel to conduct supervisory branch visits
- University degree and 4+ years of progressive experience within the financial services sector with wealth, life, and health insurance products; at least 2 years relevant experience working for an investment dealer
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements for investment dealers regulated by CIRO (formerly IIROC and MFDA) and Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)
- Experience working in an OSFI-regulated environment, with alignment to a three lines of defense model
- Registered managed account supervisor would be considered an asset

Requirements:

Successful completion of all of the following:

- Canadian Securities Course OR CFA Level 1 (or higher)
- Conduct and Practices Handbook
- I nvestment Dealer Supervisor Course (formerly Branch Manager's Course)

Why join Sun Life:

- Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
- A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
- A collaborative and interactive team environment
- Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience
- Working together, sharing common values and encouraging growth & achievement
- Joining a reputable organization with over 150 years of history
- Certified Great Place to Work in Canada in 2026

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

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 [email protected] .

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.

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.

Salary Range:
85,000/85 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:
Business Analysis - Process

Posting End Date:
18/11/2026