Director, Taxation – Europe

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Job Description

Within the Taxation team, the successful candidate will support the investment teams in Europe, including the fixed income and private equity teams, in the analysis of investment transactions, by identifying and assessing tax risks to develop effective strategies that align with best practices and applicable standards. They will work closely with the Taxation teams in Paris and Montréal, contribute to the development of tax practices, and promote collaboration and teamwork.

What you will do

• Contract, supervise and coordinate the work of external tax consultants, including in relation to tax due diligence and structuring of new investments.
• Represent the taxation sector with various stakeholders involved in investments (Legal Affairs, managers and operations).
• Identify tax planning opportunities and related risks, as well as opportunities for tax savings by optimizing structures.
• Coordinate the preparation of tax returns with our external tax consultants and other team members.
• Manage tax audits and establish and maintain relationships with tax authorities in the region.
• Analyse and monitor international tax developments, emerging issues, trends and regulatory developments, and evaluate potential impacts on La Caisse’s activities to implement the changes necessary for compliance with the new rules.

What makes you unique

• Rigour, drive and strong initiative and decision‑making abilities
• Autonomous and multitasking abilities
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Sound judgment, sharp business acumen, and strong organizational skills
• Team player, strong work ethic and customer‑service oriented

What you bring

• CPA designation, law degree or equivalent education
• Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent education
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in taxation in the region
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, international tax and transfer pricing
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution.

La Caisse offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. La Caisse is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. *Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.*

*Studies show that women and individuals from groups that are traditionally underrepresented are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements. If you’re interested in this job but you don’t meet all the criteria, apply anyway! We are a leading global institutional asset manager. We invest in major financial markets and the principal asset classes. To carry out our mission, we have teams of experts recruited from among the best in Quebec and around the world.