Operations Tax Specialist

Job Description
Job Description

Who We Are
At Fidelity, we've been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we're constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you'll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You'll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you'll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and expertly.

Your Opportunity
Fidelity Clearing Canada (FCC), founded in Toronto in 2009, provides Canadian registered brokerage firms and portfolio managers with trade execution, clearing, custody and back-office support.

The Tax Reporting team at FCC manages all aspects of tax reporting for our clients, including CDN plan/nonplan/estate reporting, QI obligations, US reporting, and FATCA/CRS obligations & reporting.

The team has 3 main areas of focus

• Plan/Estate reporting
• Non Plan reporting
• QI/FATCA/CRS obligations & reporting

The Analyst, Tax Reporting executes on various functions in 1 or more of the 3 main areas of team focus and is expected to have some level of expertise in tax reporting. The role primary works with other analysts and senior analysts within the team but does liaise with other internal groups to ensure efficient and accurate processes that make the most sense from a client and regulatory aspect. The role will also get involved with Policy & Procedure creation/update, risk reporting, cross training, and other tasks as assigned.

Primary Functions
What You Will Do
The Tax Reporting team is responsible for

• Timely and accurate tax slip production & distribution to all clients, and filing with regulators
• Document review as needed (QI, NR, RC forms)
• Withholding tax remittance
• Various reconciliations to ensure appropriate and accurate tax reporting
• Interfacing with tax authorities for ongoing correspondence & audits.

The team also gets involved with projects, ranging from area specific to organization wide. They liaise with internal &/or external groups as applicable, to ensure efficient and accurate processes that make the most sense from a client and regulatory perspective. The roles within the team provide an excellent client experience and are responsible for ensuring FCCs brand and reputation are protected by adhering to Fidelity's compliance and risk framework.

Compliance and Risk Framework

The roles within the team follow procedures/guidelines and take proactive steps to

• Maintain satisfactory internal and external Audit/Regulatory/Risk Ratings and Reviews
• Ensure all reporting is completed accurately on or before regulatory deadlines
• Stay current with regulatory environment governing tax responsibilities
• Identifying issues and risks (financial & regulatory)
• Ensure all internal and external tax accounts are reconciled

What We Are Looking For

• 1- 2 years of operational experience
• Knowledge of Canadian &/or US reporting / filing processes, an asset
• Knowledge of QI/FATCA/CRS obligations/filing processes an asset
• Work within the brokerage industry or a clearing firm an asset.
• University Degree completed, or equivalent work experience
• Tax related courses, an asset.
• Industry courses such as CSC, CMH, CPA, etc., an asset.

What You Bring

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent client service skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Accurate, and detailed oriented
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently, and to manage competing priorities effectively
• Knowledge of Broadridge's Dataphile platform an asset

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings
You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity's dynamic working arrangement
Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans' status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process
Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Work at Fidelity?
We are proud to be recipients of the following
Awards

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top Employers
• Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People
• Great Place To Work Certified
• Best Workplaces for Inclusion
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
• Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
• Best Workplaces for Women
• Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
• Best Workplaces in Ontario
• Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
• LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
• Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
• HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
• HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations

• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team