Strategic Vendor Management Co-op - Fall

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 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA $387/US $286 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.

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.

What’s it like to work at Sun Life? You’ll find it dynamic and highly professional; collaborative and supportive. We encourage career mobility. Sun Life is also a socially responsible employer, supporting the communities in which we live and work, with a globally recognized commitment to the environment and sustainability. This co‑op will be hybrid, and students must be located near one of our U.S. offices – Wellesley, MA;
Kansas City, MO;
Hartford, CT;
Portland, ME;
Milwaukee, WI.

The Strategic Vendor Management (SVM) team manages SLC Management’s key strategic vendor partnerships across the investment and operations teams. Strategic providers include Aladdin, Bloomberg, S&P, Moody’s, ICE, and other strategic providers.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our SVM team. The successful candidate will assist in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with strategic vendors and key investment and operations teams.

This internship will provide an opportunity to develop financial and analytical skills and gain exposure to 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.

• Assist SVM team in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with strategic vendors 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, including reporting, SharePoint, contract renewals, and user outreach 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 scorecards, vendor tracking reports, and…