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$335/US$260 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.

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.

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Hybrid Work Model

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

Senior Director, Trade & Portfolio Technology - SLC Management

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Reporting to the SMD & Head of IT, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the technology strategic vision and roadmap for our IBOR platform (and adjacent capabilities) across the SLC Fixed Income business including deal origination, trading life-cycle, portfolio management, position management, cash and reporting ecosystem, as a two in the box with the IBOR Business Platform Owner.

The ultimate objective is to provide traders and portfolio managers with an accurate, real-time consolidated view of portfolios and cash. The successful incumbent will work with the IBOR Platform Owner to prioritize initiatives in line with strategic priorities and drive improvement initiatives to help meet business objectives in collaboration with other stakeholders .

The scope includes the adjacent processes and capabilities available or closely surrounding the IBOR Aladdin platform (such as Research, pre-Trade Compliance, Portfolio and Trading Risk, Management Reporting and other). The scope also includes integration of data across front, middle and back office and driving and supporting automation across our business process landscape

The Senior Director, IBOR Technology Platform Owner will lead a dedicated team of technology SME’s as part of a bigger cross functional platform team and partner with and coach key people to develop and maintain capability development for successful execution of our IBOR strategic roadmap.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Leads Technology vision and implementation of the strategic IBOR Business Platform and adjacent tech capabilities roadmap strategy across SLC Fixed Income, to deliver envisioned business benefits, especially as they apply across horizontal processes, asset classes and business units or operational groups. Identify and close gaps where Aladdin capabilities are under-utilized and address input and output issues
• Defines and assumes technology responsibility for the Platform priorities and success measures and drives delivery to the committed business outcomes
• Acts as a trusted Advisor to the IBOR Business Platform Owner
• Contributes to the Platform’s vision, roadmap (prioritization, resources/squads, budget, stakeholder reporting) and accountability for successful measurable execution of the roadmap and drives technology roadmap
• Enables technology solutions to the business capabilities/efficiencies/business outcomes and gets stakeholder buy-in on strategic synergies for in-scope capabilities such as PFI and SLC/Crescent (publics/private assets excluding real assets InfraRed, BGO)
• Partners with technology leaders of the Vertical E2E Business Value Chain Owners to support vertical’s value-chain and business outcomes/execution while building synergies ensuring optimization and process efficiency across asset classes and business lines.
• Partners with vendor management team to ensure alignment/governance of BRS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• Proven experience and deep user knowledge of the Aladdin platform technology, ideally in the asset management services business and connected processes.
• Modern Technical skills in streaming/real-time technologies, Modern big data and analytics technologies, cloud, ETL, SQL
• Strong financial services background, prior work experience in Asset Management, Business Development & Technology
• Experience in building shared platforms and operating models
• Visionary leadership, technology architecture experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, influence, and arbitrate competing priorities within a diverse set of user communities and stakeholders (internal and external)
• Strategic grasp of enterprise business plans, outcomes, and the management tactics necessary to achieve demanding, time-sensitive goals.
• Strong, multi-discipline background and experience encompassing technology, business management, and enterprise project implementation leadership.
• Strong decision making, outcome driven, influencing, leading change and communication skills
• Out-the-box creative thinking and innovative solution building

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible hybrid work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments, “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

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.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

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