Job Description

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.

*** 24 Months Contract opportunity ***

Reporting to the Director, Global Client Experience and Insights, the Manager will be directly involved in the integration, analysis, and reporting of client and consumer insights. The successful candidate will execute market insights work and integrate consumer feedback sources to provide strategic advice to the organization.

This role will require an expert-level understanding of market research and consumer insights, quantitative research expertise, data analysis proficiency (e.g., in SPSS/SAS), strong storytelling skills, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute market research projects to support the global Sun Life organization. This includes comprehensive use of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies

• Integrate consumer qualitative feedback, attitudinal survey data and behavioural Client information to identify insights that support the development and execution of Brand, Marketing, and Innovation strategy

• Work with multiple business lines and corporate partners to bring actionable insights to the development and execution of business strategy

• Maintain knowledge of consumer trends within and across industry verticals, and/or region to inform and provide context for Sun Life-specific insights gathered

• Manage relationships and collaborate with external research vendors, acting as a liaison between Sun Life's business units and research consultancies to ensure efficient project execution, timely delivery of insights, and alignment with organizational objectives

What do you need to succeed?

• Strong storytelling capability with the ability to synthesize raw data into clear, compelling narratives that drive insight and inform business decisions

• Robust data analytic skillset with direct experience conducting, interpreting and visualizing advanced analytical analysis

• Strong proficiency with statistical analysis software (SPSS/R) and the Microsoft Office suite (notably Excel and PowerPoint)

• Proficient at using Client Experience Measurement platform(s) (e.g. Qualtrics, Medallia, etc.) to setup, program, field, and analyze results from Client satisfaction studies

• Experienced at using data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) to report on survey research results

• Passion for being a consumer advocate within an organization and an ability to bring this mindset to the table when working with diverse business line leaders

• Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills

• High level of initiative to prioritize work amidst competing demands

• Energetic, self-starter who enjoys sharing insights in creative and engaging ways

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant consumer insights and/or client insights experience with preference given to those with both client and vendor experience

• Prior experience conducting research for Financial Services organizations an asset

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Consumer Behavior or equivalent

• Knowledge in all facets of Market Research, with experience managing Brand Health tracking programs, Ad Testing, and Concept Testing research.

Unique Requirements:

• Able to accommodate early morning and late evening meetings 1-2 times per week to support business partners in Asia time zones

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment (at least 1 in-office day/week is required)

• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

• 20 vacation days per year

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs

• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life 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.

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 thebrightside@sunlife.com

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! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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.

Salary Range:

80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Marketing

Posting End Date:

05/06/2026