Title:  Senior Manager, GBM Taxation & Tax Controversy

Requisition ID: 246858

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose:

This role supports the Director, GBM Taxation & Tax Controversy (“GBM Taxation & TC”), in tax audit, disputes, and planning matters for Global Banking and Markets (GBM) and Treasury.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Assist Director, GBM Taxation & TC, on GBM related tax audits, disputes, and planning in gathering data, reviewing or preparing responses to audit queries and proposed adjustments received from Canadian and foreign tax authorities.  
• Assist Director, GBM Taxation & TC in providing timely and accurate tax risk assessment and analyses in respect of GBM business line activities and initiatives, including identification of tax issues consistent with the Bank’s reputational risk appetite. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of tax rules of Canada and relevant jurisdictions as relevant to GBM activities, as well as tax anti-avoidance rules of those jurisdictions.  Monitoring impact of major legislative changes in foreign jurisdictions as they relate to these businesses. 
• Provide approval on behalf of GBM Taxation of Canadian and foreign income and capital tax implications of proposed GBM transactions (including advice on private equity investments, structured products, and ISDA documentation) or, where required based on judgment, escalating to Director, GBM Taxation & TC, documenting any conditions and ensuring all conditions are met. 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have:  

• Tax lawyer or CPA, CA with a minimum of 4 years Canadian Taxation and related experience.
• Completion of the CPA In-Depth Tax Course Parts 1 and 2, with Part 3 completed or to be completed within approximately 12 months.  
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, conceptualization, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate technical and analytical concepts to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and time management skills.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.