Strategic Relationship Management Co-op - Fall 2025

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374 / US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). 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.

Our intern and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore careers within SLC Management. We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed , valuing each other , acting with speed and having an owner's mindset . As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Job Description : 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 companies.

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 :

Required Education & Skills

Why SLC Management?

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

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

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don't meet every criteria in the job description.

Job Category : Temporary Employee

Posting End Date : 06 / 03 / 2025

We will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations. 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 thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.