Intern, Taxation

La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec); Paris; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible days from home

Job summary

La Caisse (CDPQ) Paris is seeking a Tax Intern to support the Finance Department with transactional and post-investment tax management, as well as tax compliance matters. You’ll work with teams in Paris, Montreal and Singapore on tax projects and documentation.

The internship runs 6 months starting January 2027, based at 151-151b Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, with a hybrid model (4 days in office and flexible days from home).

Qualifications

• Higher education in taxation (business school) with ISP at Bar Training School preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Relevant professional experience in a law firm or tax department.
• Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Take part in tax restructuring projects and verify tax assumptions.
• Carry out technical research and draft summary notes.
• Assist with tax tender processes.
• Help prepare or review tax documents with the team and advisers.
• Monitor legislative and case-law developments.

Skills

French-English fluency

Organisation

Teamwork

Rigorous

Independence

Customer service mindset

Education

Higher education in taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Become invested in the community!

Join a global investment group and take pride in helping build a sustainable future.

• Meaningful impact: Contribute to investments that help shape Quebec’s economy within a leading global organization.
• Growth and development: Grow alongside colleagues with diverse expertise who generously share their knowledge in an environment where you can thrive, continuously challenge yourself and reach your full potential.
• Collaborative environment: Be part of a collaborative environment where spontaneous exchanges and shared learning fuel our agility and effectiveness.

Why join us

• Meaningful impact: Contribute to investments that help shape Quebec’s economy within a leading global organization.
• Growth and development: Grow alongside colleagues with diverse expertise who generously share their knowledge in an environment where you can thrive, continuously challenge yourself and reach your full potential.
• Collaborative environment: Be part of a collaborative environment where spontaneous exchanges and shared learning fuel our agility and effectiveness.

Over the years, we have built a strong culture based on four pillars: ambition to push ourselves further, accountability to bring our convictions to life, openness to grow through creative ideas, and collaboration to drive us toward the best outcomes.

Job Description

All applicants must be able to work full-time and provide an internship agreement

Start date: January 2027

Duration: 6 months

Internship location: 151-151b, rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France

Based at CDPQ Paris, reporting to the Finance Department, the intern will be responsible for assisting all members of the Tax team – whether based in Paris, Montreal or Singapore – with their transactional and post-investment management files, as well as with tax compliance matters.

What You Will Do

• Take part in tax restructuring projects, supporting the lead Tax Director (verifying tax assumptions, reviewing documents);
• Carry out technical research (international tax treaties, databases) and draft summary notes;
• Assist with tax tender processes;
• Help prepare or review tax documents (advance payments, tax returns, tax forms, certificates of residence, etc.) in collaboration with the tax team and our tax advisers;
• Monitor legislative and case-law developments.

What Makes You Unique

• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Rigorous and meticulous;
• Independence;
• Commitment to customer service;

What You Bring

• Higher education in taxation and/or a business school with a specialisation in taxation. Ideally, the candidate will be undertaking an Individual Study Programme (ISP) at the Bar Training School (or equivalent);
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Relevant professional experience (previous work placements or apprenticeships) in a law firm or within the tax department of a company;
• Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written.

Our hybrid model includes four (4) days per week in the office, along with an annual bank of flexible days of working from home.

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. We offer equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If this job opportunity interests you, but you do not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to submit your application.

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Rest assured that the reason for your request will remain confidential.

If an accommodation requires the involvement of individuals participating in the recruitment process, they will be informed only of the measures to be implemented and will not have access to information regarding your situation or the reasons underlying your request.