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. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
The Security Governance Analyst is a key member of the Security Governance and Client Programs team and will provide support to internal Business Units across Sun Life in responding to a variety of security requests received from Sun Life institutional Clients (i.e., Plan Sponsors) which contributes to the Client acquisition and retention processes. Our client base is increasingly aware of Cybersecurity, resulting in requests for information regarding Sun Life’s Risk Management and Cybersecurity Program. The Security Governance Analyst would provide responses to Client security questionnaires, provide input related to security clauses in Client contracts and participate in security risk assessments initiated by Clients.
What Will You Do?
- Provides detailed and timely security responses to Client security questionnaires which will vary in length and complexity
- Provide input related to security provisions and security clauses throughout contract negotiation to ensure that contract requirements align to Sun Life’s Security Risk Policy and Directive requirements
- Participate in meetings with Canada and US Business Units to review Client contract language edits
- Participate in security risk assessments initiated by Clients to evaluate Sun Life’s security controls by providing evidence/artifacts such as policy documentation and discussing the security controls in place at Sun Life
- Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy of information
- Ensure process and response reference documents are current and stored appropriately
- Keep abreast of security improvements to reflect in Client questionnaires
- Builds strong relationships with internal Business Units fostering collaboration and teamwork
- Interpersonal skills – in dealing with all levels of individual in the organization
- Service-oriented – ensuring that requirements of all Business Units are satisfied
What Do You Need to Succeed?
- Recent university degree or college diploma graduate or embarking on a new career in security
- Educational knowledge of Information Security principles, protocols, practices, and industry standards
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Strong organizational, time management and facilitation abilities
- Self-motivated and highly resourceful with an ability to think outside the box
- Flexible; ability to pivot from one task to another to adjust to changing priorities
- Able to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines
- Basic understanding of the changing security landscape
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Willingness to undertake information security training and obtain a security certification (e.g., CISSP)
What’s in it for you?
- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada.
- We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work® Canada.
- Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work.
- Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health: mental, physical, and financial.
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
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 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.
Salary Range:
53,300/53 300 - 88,200/88 200
Job Category:
IT - Technology Services
Posting End Date:
13/04/2025
