Student, Financial Analyst (Winter 2027)

At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our  Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.  

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description:

Term: January 2027 to April 2027 (4 months)

Please note: This opportunity is available to students with a graduation date of April 2027 or later.

This role will be based in Waterloo.

Role Summary:

The Segregated Funds' Financial Management (SFFM) team within Group Retirement Services Finance is responsible for the daily valuation, accounting control, and financial reporting for over 500 Segregated Funds. 

The Financial Analyst – Co-op will be responsible for the preparation of year-end tax and financial statement reporting for SFFM.  This role will provide the student the opportunity to learn about segregated funds within an insurance company.  In addition it will provide exposure to preparing IFRS financial statements and notes for the segregated funds’ annual report and reconciliations. The role will also allow the student to further develop critical thinking skills and professional judgement in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of internal financial reporting controls.

Main Accountabilities:

• Preparation of tax forms for over 300 segregated funds, which includes reconciling tax information provided by the fund manager to the distribution amounts recorded on the sub-ledger.
• Preparation of over 250 segregated fund financial statements in accordance with IFRS, which includes assistance in understanding and preparing note disclosures
• Perform other year-end tax and financial statement functions, including preparing audit working papers.
• Provide assistance with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, which includes several reconciliations and corporate and regulatory reporting.
• Participate in the production of the audited financial statements for the Segregated Funds Annual Report.
• Identify, analyze and report on deficiencies in the control environment and implement new controls or processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Completion of at least 2 years of a post-secondary business degree program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.

Assets:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. 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 [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

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

Job Category:

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date:

04/09/2026