Director, Taxation

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 de