Student, Financial Controls Analyst; Fall 2026 & Winter

Position Overview

This temporary internship is part of our student and new graduate programs, offering an 8-month opportunity (September
2026 – April
2027) to work in the Corporate Finance team as a financial controls specialist focusing on Asset Management processes and controls.

• Coordinate the effective delivery of the internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) plan by attending walkthrough meetings with stakeholders from each business and with external auditors.
• Design, execute, and perform detailed testing of ICFR controls in corporate and investment functions in accordance with professional audit standards.
• Evaluate and challenge the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, propose enhancements, and investigate the causes of internal control weaknesses.
• Ensure appropriate action plans are developed and conduct remediation testing.
• Act as a facilitator between the external auditors and Sun Life for the controls portion of the external audits, ensuring proper alignment and leveraging of management’s internal controls testing.

• On track to completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required) with a graduation date of April
  2027 or later.
• CPA or CFA student status strongly preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and evaluating financial controls; insurance industry experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting with multiple departments and external auditors.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to meeting reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritizing concurrent deliverables and deadlines, and to collaborate with a variety of team members and functions in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e‑mail a request to