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Requisition ID: 272265

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

The Role The role is responsible for all assigned aspects of Tax Product. The incumbent shall serve as a product lead for Tax Operations including FATCA, Common Reporting Standard (CRS), QI, IRS, CRA and other cross-border tax transparency regimes in connection with Scotiabank products and services. The incumbent also has responsibility of working with Group Tax and Business Partners to address key risks, business requirements, and on-going maintenance of compliance and controls across the enterprise organization.

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

Intergovernmental/automatic exchange of information agreements and CRS in connection with implementation and ongoing compliance

Implementing and maintaining a governance and oversight framework for ensuring ongoing FATCA & CRS, QI, IRS, CRA operational compliance

Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the compliance and controls framework in assigned jurisdictions and maintain a governance and oversight framework to ensure timely and accurate filings

Ensure business unit/group and tax processes communicated to the team

Identify and provide management leadership in the remediation of identified gaps

Ensure maintenance of business unit issues/questions, including operational policies and assumptions

Develop and maintain issue and complaint review process and escalation procedures

Manage periodic compliance health checks and remediation of deficiencies

Coordinate activities and inquires of Compliance and Internal Controls

Participate in the periodic RO certifications with respect to ongoing compliance and reporting

Review and approval of internal and external communications and training materials

Review and prepare responses regarding communications from local and foreign tax authorities

Manage vendor and engage in industry forums to derive synergies, best practices, and efficiencies

Review and define requirements for upcoming new regulatory tax requirements and impact on business, operational and technical change

Build strategic relationships with and communicate to business units/groups

Lead, direct, manage and assist in compliance testing and internal and external audits

Work on large projects with multiple stakeholders and coordinating efforts under tight timelines

Tax Reporting Functions

Experienced in both IRS/MRQ and FTT reporting to local tax jurisdictions





Familiar with Wealth and Capital Markets; supporting Client tax reporting at enterprise level

Experienced with QI and CRA regulation and reporting requirements at slip level (i.e. T3,T5, T5008, T5013, NR4/ 1099 & 1042s, etc.)

Ability to respond to client requests in standard and non-standard situations

Ability to work with Advisors and business partners to coordinate any tax concerns

Experienced working with vendors to establish tax reporting requirements in core systems

Strong accounting/reconciliation skills required to assess team submissions prior to filings

Execution of control functions prior to filing

Coordination of the tax season each calendar year (Prep, Production and Post-review, continuous improvement)

Provides services on a medium to high complexity level

Dimensions:

Support all products across Banking/GCM/GWM globally

Leadership, Coaching, and People Management skills

The incumbent may be required to work independently or within a team

Negotiation with stakeholders to complete tasks within given deadlines

Speed and accuracy of support to the business

Data accuracy and completeness

Follow Scotia’s policies and procedures to mitigate risk

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

Knowledge of Canadian tax reporting requirement for registered and non-registered plans, FATCA and CRS regimes, including providing guidance and reporting requirements

Knowledge of Qualified Intermediary (QI) compliance and related reporting requirements

Knowledge of income tax treaties, particularly with respect to withholding and permanent establishment issues

Knowledge of mutual funds, structured investment products, equities, securities borrow & lending activities

Knowledge of U.S. withholding certificates (e.g., W-9s, W-8s) and, but not limited to, 1099, 1042-S and 945 reporting and FATCA and CRS self-certifications

Working Conditions

Work in a standard office-based setting; non-standard hours may be required depending on projects/initiatives in flight. Some travel required (approx. 10%).

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity to engage with various GBM business groups on KYC/AML topics and client outreach activities





Opportunity to enhance knowledge of GBM’s global product offering, business lines and functional processes, as well as gain exposure to the overall bank

Opportunity to build strong strategic relationships across broad partner and stakeholder groups within GBM globally and across the bank

Be a key member of a dynamic and engaged team with strong leadership and focused personal and career development support

A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development

An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.

A competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and comprehensive benefits that start on your first day.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences every individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

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 .

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📌 Director, Tax Product Lead (GWO) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Scotiabank
📍 Winnipeg