Senior Associate, Financial Controls

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 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA $422/US $304 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.

This position will be reporting to the Senior Director of SLC Management Financial Controls. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide expert advice to the SLC Management Finance senior management team regarding internal controls strategies. They will be part of a strong team that influences and drives change and they will gain exposure & interaction with senior leaders and various areas within the SLC Management business.

• Manage the coordination and oversight of the ICFR SOX program, including developing a strong understanding of control requirements, providing guidance on expectations and deliverables, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of SOX documentation
• Support key aspects of internal & external audits, including adherence to Client Assistance Schedules, and facilitate resolution between auditors’ request and business demands
• Lead annual service provider control report audits (SOC1/CSAE 3416 reports)
• Provide advice and guidance to asset classes, including recommendations to senior management regarding control matters, ensuring outcomes are within division risk appetite limits
• Provide oversight on identified control issues and support proposed actions and timelines to be taken to mitigate and resolve
• Develop processes and practices to support the evaluation of the current risk (control) environment, and the identification of emerging risks
• Working closely with key stakeholders (such as finance, operations, or corporate teams), to proactively identify changes to processes that should be assessed from a controls perspective to support the maintenance of a robust controls environment
• Support the preparation of the control dashboard designed to provide senior management with a holistic view of issues, emerging risks and status updates
• Support and initiate the use of artificial intelligence in processes to streamline and create efficiencies
• Participate in the quarterly financial reporting close process activities
• Participate in various committee and business meetings, as required

• Professional finance designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA, CFA)
• 4+ years financial services experience
• Strong problem solving skills, ability to find pragmatic solutions, and…