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:
Additional Information
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.
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