City : Toronto

Category : Full-time

Industry : Finance

Employer : Sun Life Financial

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$335/US$260 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.

Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

Hybrid Work Model

SLC Management operates in a hybrid environment with a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Associate Director, Compensation - SLC Management

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Asset Management Compensation, the Associate Director, Compensation is an experienced professional that partners with HR Business Partners and leaders, and leverages data and analytics to design, implement and manage compensation strategies and programs that produce measurable outcomes.
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide senior level analytical expertise through modeling and advanced analytics to develop and support data-driven compensation decisions and insights
• Analyze the market competitiveness of SLC compensation programs and perform complex research, analysis and delivery of findings to HR Business Partners and/or leaders
• Develop relationships with HR Business Partners to ensure appropriate solutions in support of business unit requirements and lead support for them during the annual performance cycle
• Participate in discussions regarding changes in organization structures and provide corresponding compensation and job evaluation support
• Project manage medium to large projects and/or work streams and consult with internal partners to develop, implement and support programs, processes and tools to drive effective employee, leader, and HR Business Partner experiences related to compensation
• Maintain a thorough understanding of internal and external compensation design, practices and policies and industry trends
• Develop compelling and clear written and verbal presentations to support compensation initiatives
• Handle complex inquiries from HR colleagues

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 5+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree; completion or progress towards CCP preferable  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and spreadsheet analysis, with comfort manipulating large data-sets in various programs (e.g. Access, Tableau)
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills, with an eye for detail, accuracy and continuous improvement
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Solid knowledge and understanding of HR programs and connections
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, incorporating different perspectives, backgrounds, and styles
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships and jointly find solutions

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 hybrid 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., 2021 “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021, “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. 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

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.