Director, Taxation – Europe

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive health program

Professional development and mobility

Flexible work environment

Job summary

La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is seeking a senior tax professional to support European investment teams in assessing tax risks and developing compliant strategies. The role involves coordinating external consultants, working with Paris and Montréal teams, and shaping international tax practices.

Fluent in French and English, you bring a minimum of ten years’ taxation experience, including mergers & acquisitions, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent professional credential.
• Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent education.
• Law degree or equivalent education.
• At least ten years of relevant taxation experience in the region.
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions, international tax and transfer pricing.
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external tax consultants for due diligence and investment structuring.
• Represent taxation with investors, Legal Affairs, managers and operations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and risks; optimize structures for savings.
• Coordinate tax return preparation with external consultants and team.
• Manage tax audits and relationships with tax authorities in the region.
• Monitor international tax developments and assess impacts to ensure compliance.

Skills

French & English

Autonomous multitasking

Rigour & initiative

Strong judgment

Education

CPA designation

Law degree or equivalent education

Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent education

Job description

Become invested in the community!

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

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

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 in order 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.

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation
• Comprehensive health program
• Professional development and mobility opportunities
• Flexible work environment that supports work-life balance
• An exceptional workplace

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

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

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.