
Senior Director, Asset Management Compensation - SLC Management
Sun Life, wellesley, remote, United States
Senior Director, Asset Management Compensation – SLC Management
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Director to manage special, enterprise-wide compensation projects across the SLC investment management platform. The ideal candidate will excel at financial modeling, data analytics, and translating complex information into executive-ready presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
What you will do
- Champions SLC’s compensation philosophy and partners with HR and the business to design and deliver programs aligned with business and HR objectives.
- Manage enterprise-wide compensation projects from conception through implementation.
- Build relationships with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders; provide consultation to identify needs and priorities, including market research, internal analysis, and design alternatives.
- Own the preparation and delivery of quarter‑end and annual board deliverables, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
- Design and create executive-ready presentations for the CHRO, CEO, and Compensation Committee.
- Develop sophisticated compensation models with advanced Excel techniques and conduct deep‑dive analytics on trends, market data, and program effectiveness.
- Deliver operational analytics and reporting that identify opportunities to drive incremental efficiency and growth.
- Influence strategic decision making through analysis‑based recommendations.
- Transform raw data into actionable insights through self‑service datasets, reports, and visualizations.
- Support SLC compensation deliverables such as the annual compensation cycle, market benchmarking, salary and incentive structure design, compensation recommendations, and job evaluation.
- Monitor external developments and trends, proactively identifying strategies and tactics.
- Collaborate with HR and Communications teams to implement effective change‑management plans.
What you will need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience; CCP or CBP designation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of compensation practices, incentive program design, and HR programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and consulting skills with a proven ability to build effective partnerships.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts simply.
- Strong project management and planning skills; ability to lead, plan, and organize complex assignments.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for analysis and audience‑specific presentations.
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling abilities.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, proactively, and embrace ambiguity.
Mindset
- Innovative – challenge the status quo and drive out‑of‑the‑box ideas.
- Agile Scrum Culture – collaborate, transparently, and empower others to learn and grow.
- Data‑Driven Decision Making – use advanced analytics and visualization to inform decisions.
- Continuous Improvement Orientation – constantly assess priorities and delivery methods.
Salary & Benefits
For US applicants: base salary range $168.2k – $252.3k USD. For Canadian applicants: base salary range $123.1k – $172.3k CAD.
Benefits include generous vacation and sick time, paid family and parental leave, partial paid sabbatical, medical plans, life and AD&D insurance, disability programs, a 401(k) plan with a match, an employer‑funded retirement account, and wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial well‑being.
Why SLC Management?
- Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager.
- Flexible work environment with a collaborative, inclusive culture.
- Career growth and networking opportunities across a wide range of paths.
- Award‑winning workplace culture – Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., "Best Places to Work" recognitions.
Regulatory and Compliance
As a regulated business, all employees must declare personal investment accounts and seek pre‑clearance on future transactions, including those of household members.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
EEO Statement
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. We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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