Paul Cruz

Paul Cruz is Head of Canadian Client Relationships for SLC Management. In this role, Paul is partners with institutional clients to build and maintain trusted partnerships.

Prior to his current role, Paul served as Managing Director, Strategy for SLC Management, leading strategic initiatives for the business and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Paul joined Sun Life in 2016 and has since held positions throughout the company in investor relations and capital formation, product development, strategy, and corporate development.

Before joining Sun Life, Paul held a variety of progressive roles at Manulife Financial, including launching the firm’s Private Markets asset management business. Paul started his career in public accounting.

Paul is an active member of several industry associations, including the Association of Canadian Pension Management, the Toronto CFA Society, and CPA Canada. He has lectured in strategy and marketing at the University of Western Ontario and Jinan University.

Paul holds an MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Western Ontario. He is a CFA Charterholder and is designated as a Chartered Professional Accountant.