Compliance Manager, Market-based Complaints

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About the role:

As a member of the Individual Compliance team, the Manager, Complaints and Investigations, will be responsible for the oversight of client complaint resolutions regarding market-based products and services. This role is accountable to ensure that complaint handling practices are aligned with regulatory requirements including Mutual Fund Dealer Association of Canada ("MFDA") Policy No. 3 and reporting requirements under MFDA Policy No. 6. The role will be responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct within our Distribution channels by reviewing trends and assist in designing controls for prevention and deterrence of dishonest and fraudulent activities and activities which put Sun Life Financial at risk.

What will you do?

• Work within a team of consultants responsible for resolving complex client complaints and investigations or service issues related to mutual fund and segregated fund products to strengthen relationships between the client, the advisor and the company.
• Handle complaint reporting obligations to the MFDA via the Member Event Tracking System ("METS") and ensure timeliness of reporting.
• Manage the maintenance and timely closure of events reported on METS.
• Ensure thorough documentation of the complaint review including the analysis and outcome.
• Conduct Portfolio analysis, and where necessary, quantify client compensation.
• Monitor complaint response timelines and intervene to ensure deadlines are not missed. Directly handle escalated complaints.
• Ensure that complaint handling practices are aligned with regulatory rules, policies, guidelines and expectations including the fair treatment of clients.
• Gather all information for investigations and follow all investigation steps.
• Prepare audit letters and/or statutory declarations and correspond with clients.
• Prepare and gather background material for interviews. Call clients or other parties for additional information and evidence. Conduct interviews and take statements. Analyze information to determine if there are fraudulent or dishonest activities.
• Prepare reporting for senior management, regulators and/or law enforcement and facilitate committee review meetings.
• Act as a Mentor/Coach to other Investigators and take lead on complex cases

What do you need to succeed?

• 5 years of complaint handling and/or compliance experience.
• Must have CSC or mutual fund equivalent course.
• In-depth knowledge of mutual fund and segregated fund products, administration and marketing.
• In-depth knowledge of securities and insurance regulatory requirements, policies, guidelines and expectations.
• Mutual fund dealer experience and/or mutual fund compliance experience.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Investment Funds Course, the Branch Managers' Examination Course and/or the Mutual Fund Dealer Compliance Course.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a high level of integrity and a complete commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong investigative, analytical and mathematical skills to recreate what took place.
• Strong decision-making skills to reach a fair and equitable resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent partnering skills to build relationships with key business partners.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently but also as a member of a team.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with the Member Events Tracking System.
• A good understanding of the insurance and mutual fund advisor role.
• Strong interviewing skills and good knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Completed Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) course.

Unique Requirements:

• Must have or be willing to obtain Mutual Funds Branch Manager course within a short period of time

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 20 vacation days per year
• 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 opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023 and 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

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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