Sun Life

Director, AI Initiatives

Sun Life

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$110,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the development and implementation of AI strategies to drive innovation, efficiency, and transformation across the Canadian Operations
  • Partner closely with the Canadian Operations Leadership Team (COLT), the Data COE and other senior leaders to proactively identify and prioritize high impact opportunities where AI can be a strategic differentiation
  • Act as a bridge between business leaders, technology teams, outside vendors and compliance functions
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Canadian Operations’ AI strategy aligned with Sun Life's business objectives
  • Engage with external partners, vendors, and academic institutions for cutting-edge AI research and development
  • Ensure all AI initiatives comply with data privacy regulations and ethical standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in AI and Data product development
  • Proven track record deploying AI solutions, preferably in the financial services or similar sectors
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms, frameworks, and tools
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven leadership and influencing skills
  • Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments
  • Bilingualism (French, English) required for Quebec only
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Remote work options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AIData ScienceAI/ML algorithmsAI frameworksAI toolsAI product developmentdata privacy regulationsethical standardsstrategic differentiationdeployment of AI solutions
Soft skills
strategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication skillsleadershipinfluencing skillscollaborationengagementadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsstakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Data ScienceMaster's degree in AI
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