About the role#
The Strategic Vendor Management (SVM) team manages key partnerships across investment and operations. As a co-op, you will assist in developing and maintaining these relationships with strategic providers such as Bloomberg, S&P, Moody’s, and ICE. You will gain exposure to vendor management and investment operations while working alongside financial professionals across the firm.
What you'll do#
- Assist the team in maintaining collaborative relationships with strategic vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Interface with global investment management and project teams.
- Build and maintain the SVM Salesforce system.
- Identify and implement process improvements for reporting, contract renewals, and user outreach.
- Develop performance scorecards, vendor tracking reports, and relationship summaries.
- Evaluate vendor systems and participate in industry research.
- Centralize and document strategic provider artifacts and market intelligence.
- Document business processes and support shifting team priorities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- Academic focus in business, finance, economics, or accounting.
- Eligibility to work legally in the United States.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the co-op session.
- Strong interest in investments, finance, and trading or market data systems.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Salesforce, and data analysis tools.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and a collaborative, positive attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time co-op position.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a financial services organization founded in 1865. It provides insurance and investment products to clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company is based in Toronto and maintains a global workforce of more than 38,000 employees. It operates as a public company.
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