Director, Sustainability Reporting and Disclosures

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states, and for this role, we prefer a candidate in the Eastern time zone.   

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.  

The opportunity:

Our ambition is to maximize our positive impact on society and the environment in support of our Purpose to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. We are looking for a Director, Sustainability Reporting and Disclosures, who can use their passion for sustainability to demonstrate, through high-quality reporting and disclosures, Sun Life’s progress in embedding sustainability in everything we do to create competitive advantage for our business and have a positive impact on society.

Sustainability reporting and disclosures is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field with diverse stakeholders, requests and requirements. The Director, Sustainability Reporting and Disclosures will help: modernize our digital-first reporting approach across Sun Life’s suite of sustainability disclosures including the annual sustainability report; continue to deliver best-in-class sustainability reporting; identify gaps and develop insights within the reporting landscape to inform strategy enhancements; and stay on top of new and evolving expectations and developments.

As a leader on our Sustainability Reporting and Disclosures team, you’ll manage a team of high-performing individuals and work with colleagues from business groups and functions across Sun Life’s global operations to produce high-quality disclosures. An important component to the role will be to continuously enhance reporting practices with an eye to the future of reporting.

Our ideal candidate has strong people management expertise, analytical skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. This is a hybrid role requiring presence at our 1 York office on a regular basis.

How you will contribute: 

• Lead the development of the annual sustainability report and stakeholder materiality assessment, including engagement with subject matter experts across the business

• Enhance our digital-first approach to reporting, driving opportunities to report sustainability progress to stakeholders throughout the year

• Lead the development of disclosures for a range of external assessments including MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global, CDP and others

• Proactively identify opportunities and provide strategic guidance to enhance sustainability reporting practices to meet growing disclosure requirements and changing stakeholder views

• Influence and engage colleagues from business groups and functions across Sun Life’s global operations to enhance quality of disclosures

• Support the development of internal presentations to senior management and the Board of Directors

• Effectively communicate insights, ideas and strategies in a clear, compelling and concise manner (both written and verbal)

• Manage and develop a team of high performing individuals

What you will bring with you:  

• Minimum 6 years relevant business experience ideally within insurance, asset management or other financial services; experience in/or knowledge of Sun Life’s business is an asset

• Experience in corporate sustainability reporting and familiarity with ESG ratings and assessments strongly preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to successfully work with a variety of team members and colleagues, and function in a dynamic environment

• Comfort with ambiguity and complex processes

• Capable of synthesizing large amounts of data to develop insights and recommendations

• Self-motivated, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team

• Results-oriented individual and an innovative, lateral thinker

• Experience leading people

• Experience working in a complex, matrix organization and managing key stakeholders

• Familiarity with ESG-related standards and frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD and the developing ISSB standards would be an asset

• Experience in areas such as data management, processes and controls would be an asset

• Committed to Sun Life’s Purpose and passionate about delivering positive social and environmental impact for our Clients and stakeholders

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.  

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life  

• 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 paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more  

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account   

• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture   

• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.   

• Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:  

• Southern California region: $148,600 - $222,900 annually 

• Central California region: $156,600 - $234,900 annually 

• Northern California region: $167,400 - $251,100 annually 

If you are a Minnesota, Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is $141,800 - $212,700 annually 

If you are an Illinois, Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position is $148,600 - $222,900 annually 

If you are Washington, Washington D.C., and Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is $156,600 - $234,900 annually 

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $167,400 - $251,100 annually 

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.  

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.  

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.   

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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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.