A career as a Senior Advisor - Tax Compliance in the CRS/FATCA/QI/QDD Tax expertise Centre team at National Bank means acting as an expert in interpretation, the application and governance of tax and regulatory requirements related to the qualified intermediary (QI) agreement and the qualified derivatives Dealer (QDD) rules. You support and advise business lines to reduce the risk of non-compliance, develop practises and processes and contribute to an optimal client and employee experience.
Your job - Advise business units in interpreting and applying QI/QDD tax and regulatory requirements and support them in complex situations, projects and compliance initiatives
- Support the governance and risk management of IQ/QDD programs, in particular by contributing to the annual certification process, controls related to account documentation and periodic audits
- Contribute to reviewing operational processes from the standpoint of regulatory compliance, identifying risks and making recommendations for optimisation and simplification
- Maintain and prioritise the portfolio of initiatives affecting IQ/QDD processes and systems and contribute to the development of indicators to monitor performance
- Develop and develop procedures, work tools, controls and training, and promote compliance best practises to partners
- Guide and contribute to working groups and committees related to IQ/QDD programs and communicate recommendations and positions to business lines and various management levels
- Make recommendations and help implement solutions to reduce the risk of non-compliance while considering the impact on the client and employee experience
Your team In Operations investments, you are part of a team of three people specialised in IQ/QDD programs and report to the Senior Director, Tax expertise Centre - IQ/QDD Programs. Your role places you at the heart of governance, risk management and the evolution of practises and processes related to IQ/QDD programs, in close collaboration with several business lines and partners.
In a constantly changing regulatory environment, you use your rigour, judgement and ability to influence to anticipate issues, propose solutions and advance compliance practises. You work in a stimulating environment where collaboration, agility and fun are part of everyday life.
This position gives you the opportunity to work in a hybrid way to promote a work-life balance.
Our on-the-job training programs help you develop and deepen your expertise. Personalized training content and access to colleagues with diverse expertise and experiences also contribute to your professional development.
Prerequisites - Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or any other combination of training and experience deemed equivalent
- Relevant experience in compliance, audit, tax or legal
- Experience in securities and/or good knowledge of financial markets and products
- Knowledge of the rules and requirements related to IQ and QDD programs
- Excellent ability to analyse, solve problems and interpret complex regulatory requirements
- Ability to analyse and optimise processes and propose concrete solutions to reduce the risk of non-compliance
- Ability to influence, advise and explain complex requirements to different partners and management levels
- A strong sense of autonomy and organisation, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary partners
Languages: English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.
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Analytical Skills Communication Critical Thinking Customer Experience Leadership Organization Skills Problem Solving Tax Audits Tax Compliance Teamwork Learning Agility Solution implementation Prioritization Influencing Stakeholder Relationship Management
Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you'll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and family assistance program
* Preferential banking services
* Involvement in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic
We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
