Tax Planning Specialist

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Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology, we take financial services that are often confusing, opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We're the largest fintech company in Canada, with over 4 million users who trust us with more than $80 billion in assets
Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work
The Role As a Tax Planning Specialist on our Wealth Management team, you'll ensure all financial plans for our high net worth clients ($500K ) incorporate optimal tax strategies. You'll be the driving force behind our "CPA Designed" financial plans, providing specialized tax expertise that differentiates our wealth management offering. Unlike traditional roles, this position is fully salaried with no commission structure or sales targets. Your performance will be evaluated on a balanced scorecard focused entirely on delivering world-class tax planning and client experiences. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Review and optimize all financial plans created by our advisors to maximize tax efficiency Develop comprehensive tax strategies tailored to each client's unique situation and goals Consult with Wealth Advisors on complex tax matters affecting client portfolios Engage with clients as required to address sophisticated tax planning questions Assist the team with tax filing preparation for clients as needed Create educational resources on tax optimization strategies for both clients and advisors Apply your financial and tax expertise to complex situations involving corporations, trusts, and estates Contribute your insights to improve our "CPA Designed" financial planning service offering What you'll bring: CPA/CMA designation required (CFP or CFA is a valuable asset) 5 years of experience in tax planning, wealth management, or financial advisory roles Strong knowledge of Canadian tax law and financial planning strategies Proven track record of implementing effective tax optimization strategies Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly Client-first mentality in all aspects of your work Passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals through tax-efficient planning Technology-minded with the ability to leverage digital tools to enhance client experience Bilingual (English/French) capability is a significant asset Why Wealthsimple? Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
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