Director, Taxation Full Time

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Taxation Group supports our public and private markets investments in all aspects of M&A activity and asset management. Your role is purely advisory, there is a dedicated team that manages PSP’s tax reporting and tax compliance requirements. The Taxation Group is located in Montreal and in London. This role is based in Montreal.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Director, Taxation, you will:

Work independently with light supervision on global private market transactions and asset management in Canada and abroad (private equity, infrastructure, real estate, natural resources, credit investments) including investments in private funds
Engage with the investment teams to understand the commercial objectives of transactions and deliver early-stage tax support for acquisitions and dispositions
Collaborate with external tax advisors on transactions to provide relevant and value-adding input on transactions structure and lead the development and implementation of structures in relation to acquisitions and disposition of investments
Oversee advisors for tax due diligence mandate, converting the tax diligence and structuring outcomes into clearly communicated tax assumptions in the deal model
Review the tax sections of a deal model and/or oversee advisors in this role
Maintain post-closing documentation of transactions and structures using PSP’s internal data repository systems and tax risks management tools
Actively participate to the asset management of investments by discussing with the deal teams any anticipated changes in the structure as early as possible, assisting with any tax-related question during the life of the investment, and communicating to the deal team significant changes in taxation laws impacting the investments
Monitor the integrity of existing tax structures and recommend corrective measures, as required
Provide tax advice on a variety of domestic and international tax matters
Liaise with the investment, finance, and legal teams on various projects
Where relevant, engage with the tax compliance team during tax provision process and collaborate with tax compliance related items (foreign investment filings, tax audits, etc.)
Interpret and monitor Canadian and international tax developments, emerging issues, trends and changing regulatory requirements, and evaluate the potential impact on PSP’s activities
Assist the taxation group in developing and maintaining relationships with tax authorities and policymakers such that PSP’s tax priorities and concerns are effectively communicated during the design of new tax legislations
Support taxation group in developing, building, and managing relationships with accounting firms and law firms

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Graduate studies in taxation or completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Course
Professional designation (Lawyer or CPA)
Strong technical background with a minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of tax experience (with recognized experience in international and/or M&A tax)
Experience with private market deals, large organizations, and cross-border structures
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Results-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive
Highly motivated to lead multiple complex projects and create value
Demonstrated writing skills and strong oral presentation skills
Bilinguism English and French *(Frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

Investment in career development
Comprehensive group insurance plans
Competitive pension plans
Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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