AVP, Head of Marketing, Retail & Institutional
Sun Life Assurance Company of CanadaRole Overview
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is hiring a VP-level AVP, Head of Marketing, Retail & Institutional. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada's Lifecycle hiring, posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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. Job Description: Sun Life Global Investments is seeking a forward-thinking, commercially driven marketing leader to define and execute our marketing strategy across retail and institutional channels. Reporting to the President of SLGI, you will shape how advisors, clients, and institutional partners engage with our brand, products, and platforms, driving growth through integrated go-to-market strategies, digital transformation, personalization, and AI-enabled marketing capabilities. This highly visible leadership role sits at the intersection of distribution, product innovation, and advisor and institutional client experience, with enterprise-wide impact. What You Will Do: Enterprise Marketing Strategy & Commercialization Define and execute integrated marketing strategy across retail and institutional channels aligned to business priorities Lead go-to-market planning and commercialization for SLGI's full product shelf (mutual funds, managed solutions, ETFs, target date funds, segregated funds, annuities and GICs) Drive advisor acquisition, activation, retention, and product adoption through multi-channel strategies Partner with Sales, Product, Events, and senior leadership to translate commercial priorities into impact Advisor & Institutional Client Experience Design end-to-end advisor and institutional client journeys across lifecycle stages (awareness, onboarding, engagement, growth, retention) Develop segmented engagement strategies tailored to channel, client type, and growth opportunity Deliver differentiated, client-centric experiences that strengthen relationships and improve business outcomes Digital Engagement, Automation & Personalization Own digital strategy across web, mobile, email, social, events, and emerging channels Advance a connected marketing ecosystem leveraging marketing automation, CRM, and data platforms to deliver personalized advisor and institutional client journeys Champion experimentation, optimization, and continuous improvement through analytics and testing Identify and scale AI-enabled solutions that enhance targeting, content relevance, and performance Brand, Content & Thought Leadership Elevate SLGI's market presence through differentiated thought leadership and strong brand positioning Collaborate with Global and Canadian Marketing to strengthen cohesive SLGI brand positioning Communicate compelling storytelling that simplifies complex investment concepts Analytics, Performance Management & Insights Establish OKRs, KPIs, and attribution models that track marketing ROI and contribution to business growth (earnings, net sales, engagement) Leverage data insights to inform strategy, optimize performance, and improve outcomes Build transparent reporting and dashboards to support executive decision-making Compliance & Governance Ensure all marketing activities align with regulatory requirements, privacy standards, and enterprise governance Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to balance innovation with disciplined execution Team Leadership & Capability Development Lead and develop a high-performing team across product marketing, digital marketing, and client engagement Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement Drive operating model evolution and build future-ready capabilities in digital, data, and AI-enabled marketing What You Bring: Experience & Leadership -12+ years progressive marketing experience in asset management, wealth management, or financial services - Proven success leading multi-channel, integrated marketing strategies with measurable business outcomes - Strong track record in product marketing, commercialization, and advisor-facing marketing - Experience leading cross-functional teams (sales, product, digital, data, governance) and influencing senior stakeholders in matrixed organizations - Deep knowledge of Canadian investment landscape, advisor distribution models, and institutional sales cycles (RFPs, due diligence) Digital, Data & Technology Expertise - Expertise in lifecycle marketing, digital engagement, personalization, and campaign orchestration - Experience with MarTech stack design and integration (e.g., Salesforce CRM, Adobe, Pardot or equivalent) - Strong analytical mindset with experience in client data architecture, taxonomy, and data governance - Ability to translate data into actionable insights and build KPI frameworks and dashboards Future-Ready Capabilities - Understanding of evolving advisor expectations and digital engagement trends - Experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance marketing effectiveness and operational efficiency - Experience in team development, digital fluency, and modern marketing operating models - Ability to balance innovation with governance in regulated environments Education - University degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field - Advanced degree or industry designation (MBA, CFA, CIM, CSC) is an asset What Sets You Apart: Enterprise thinker with strong commercial acumen and growth mindset Data-driven decision-maker who connects strategy to measurable outcomes Innovative leader passionate about transforming advisor and client experiences Confident influencer who aligns diverse stakeholders around shared vision People leader who inspires high performance and continuous learning As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide. 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: 140,000/140 000 - 225,000/225 000 Job Category: Marketing Posting End Date: 21/06/2026 Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers
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Where is the AVP, Head of Marketing, Retail & Institutional position at Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada located?
This position is based in CA. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a AVP, Head of Marketing, Retail & Institutional at Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada earn?
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the AVP, Head of Marketing, Retail & Institutional role at Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada posted?
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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