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About SLC Management

SLC Management is a global institutional asset manager that provides innovative and diversified solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$303/US$227 billion in assets under management.

We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. 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 and live by a set of core values that put our clients’ needs and goals first. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment, focused on growth and opportunity, where you will be encouraged and empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

We are looking for talented professionals at all stages of their financial careers: those who are ready to learn, those who are ready to innovate, and those who are ready to lead.

Visit us at https://www.slcmanagement.com/inv

About this role

The Strategic Vendor Management (SVM) team manages SLC Management’s key strategic partnerships globally across the investment and operations teams. Strategic providers include Aladdin, Bloomberg, S&P, Moody’s, ICE, and other strategic providers.

This internship will provide an opportunity to develop financial and analytical skills and gain exposure to many facets of institutional asset management including vendor management and Investment Operations. While the job role primarily supports the SVM team, you will have the opportunity to interface and learn from financial professionals in other areas across SLC.

What you will do:

• Assist SVM team in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers and key investment and operations teams. Interfacing with investment management and various corporate and project teams globally to drive positive outcomes.
• Collaboratively build out and maintain SVM’s Salesforce system.
• Identify, develop, and implement new process improvements for key SVM functions (reporting, SharePoint, work request intake, and communication programs).
• Support process improvement efforts across SVM and the broader SLC Management teams to achieve key goals, primarily related to cost savings and overall vendor management.
• Develop performance review/scorecards, vendor tracking reports, and relationship summary overviews for key strategic providers.
• When applicable, assist in evaluation of vendor systems, participate in industry events/research.
• 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 succeed:

• A strong interest in investments, finance, and the trading/market data systems used.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Salesforce, and data analysis tools.
• 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 supportable solutions. Develop creative solutions considering multiple alternatives and approaches.
• Ability to communicate confidently to a wide variety of audiences.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ownership for outcomes, incorporates lessons and learning into future actions.

Required Education & Skills

• Preferred areas of study include business, finance, economics, or accounting.
• Ability to work full-time (32-40 hours a week) between July - December 2024

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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