Strategic Vendor Management Analyst - Slc Management

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 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 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.

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.

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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.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

The Vendor Management Analyst will provide the incumbent the opportunity to develop financial and analytical skills and gain exposure to Vendor Management and Investment Operations. The Strategic Vendor Management team manages SLC Management's key strategic partnerships globally across the investment and operations teams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist the team in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with strategic vendors and key internal stakeholders. Interfacing with investment teams and various corporate and project teams globally to drive positive outcomes.

• Identify and support process improvement efforts across SRM and broader cross-functional teams that creates values for SLC and suppliers.

• Lead key operational and third party risk initiatives across the team and broader SLC that drive efficiencies, ensure appropriate risk oversight, and support day-to-day business operations. (Invoicing, service level monitoring, cost savings/reduction, and annual attestations).

• Develop performance metrics for vendors.

• When applicable, assist in invoicing processing and small projects.

• Accountable for centralizing, documenting, and maintaining strategic provider artefacts and market intelligence.

• Understand and document business processes and support other functions as needs and priorities shift.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCED:

• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of emotional intelligence as is required to build relationships and influence peers and partners.

• Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills

• Understanding of third-party risk management requirements (preferred)

• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate and work effectively with a diverse range of people.

• Ability able to assess situations through analysis and observation and develop creative solutions considering multiple alternatives and approaches.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Communicates confidently to a wide variety of audiences.

• Addresses process breakdowns quickly, identifies the source of problem, and develops solutions that eliminate wasted effort and inefficiencies across teams.

• Raises difficult issues to encourage discussion, contributes to solutions and incorporates lessons learned into future actions.

• Familiarity with MS Office, SharePoint, Salesforce, and data analysis tools.

• Some travel may be required.

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

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

Salary Range

The Base Pay range is for the primary location of the job. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don't meet every criteria in the job description.

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.