Strategy Specialist (Security, Risk, and Crisis Management)

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:

Reporting to the Director, Data Protection and Security Strategy, the primary accountability of this position is to provide a diverse range of strategy execution, analytical and coordination and communications support.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and preparing key reports and presentation material for senior leadership forums and engagements. The candidate will also be responsible for research and competitive intelligence gathering on emerging technology and changes to industry best practices within the cybersecurity space.

What will you do?

The Strategy Specialist's main accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the build and expansion of cyber security narratives and updates through executive-level communications, reporting and presentation material.
• Coordinate Security Council, Business Unit Risk Committees and other relevant forums (CISO Forum, Cyber Security Working Committee).
• Gathering and compiling key reports and presentation material for re-occurring meetings, forums, ad-hoc business narratives, and Client/external speaking engagements.
• Assist in the development of the global security strategy focused on a three-year view of emerging technology while aligning with the security program and initiatives.
• Assist in the development of micro-strategies and business cases for future strategic investments and return on investments (ROI).

What do you need to succeed?

• University degree/college diploma in Business Administration, Communications, IT or related discipline(s) or equivalent co-op work experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in technology and/or business writing.
• Excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, including an understanding of presentation process (storyboard to finished product and speaker notes).
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Writing skills include an ability to translate technical content into laymen terms consumable by senior executive readers.
• Pragmatic understanding of storytelling and the ability to craft summaries and narratives relating to accomplishments, business rationale and projects. This includes creative design and utilizing visuals and graphics to aid in the communication of key information.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inaccuracies in reporting.
• Strong research skills and ability to fact-check and verify sources.
• Experience in managing expectations with prioritization and time management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with delivery and program teams, technical managers, and other business stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

• We're proud to be a Best Workplace for Hybrid Work by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Recognized in 2023 with the Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work® Canada.
• Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.

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.

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