Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?
 

As the Director of Canadian Tax Operations, you will drive RBC’s Canadian Tax Operations strategy for Wealth Management clients.  You will be responsible for overseeing Canadian tax reporting to ensure RBC complies with all relevant requirements under the Income Tax Act and other regulations governed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Revenu Québec, and other tax authorities.  

You will lead a department accountable for annual tax slip production and reporting for 2MM clients, implementing new tax regulations and ensuring continued compliance with evolving legislation. You will provide oversight, coaching, and strategic direction to a team of experienced managers, collaborate cross-functionally across business lines, and represent RBC at industry associations and regulatory forums.
 

The position requires advanced knowledge of tax law and its operational impacts, strong leadership to manage and develop high-performing teams, and the ability to drive transformation across systems, processes, and controls.

With extensive exposure to internal and external stakeholders, this position offers an opportunity to shape the future of RBC’s tax operations model while maintaining a client- and risk-focused culture.

What will you do?Lead the full cycle of Canadian tax reporting operations including oversight of T3, T4, T5, T5008, NR4, and RL slips production, filing, and delivery to clients and regulatory bodies.Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies to ensure operational readiness for new tax regulations and system implementations.Act as the subject matter expert and senior liaison for tax matters with regulators (CRA, Revenu Québec), auditors, industry peers, and key internal stakeholders.Direct and support tax operations managers in managing day-to-day tax processes, exception handling, reconciliations, and reporting cycles.Oversee the design, documentation, and improvement of internal controls, ensuring they meet compliance, audit, and enterprise risk standards.Champion client experience by ensuring timely and accurate tax slip production and handling of tax-related inquiries from advisors and clients.Lead cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiatives related to tax compliance, technology upgrades, and operational efficiency.Ensure staff development through coaching, knowledge sharing, succession planning, and performance management.Monitor departmental metrics, analyze data trends, and report on operational effectiveness and risk indicators.Support business continuity, operational resilience, and regulatory examinations involving tax operations.Influence policy, process, and system enhancements by collaborating with business, technology, compliance, and risk partners.Proactively identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure ongoing compliance with tax laws and industry standards.Represent RBC at Industry Associations and Regulatory forums.

What must you have to succeed?

Must-haves:

7+ years of experience in financial services operations, tax reporting, or regulatory compliance.Strong knowledge of Canadian tax rules, including CRA and Revenu Québec reporting requirements.Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex operational functions.Demonstrated ability to lead through change, drive process improvements, and mitigate risk.Experience working in a complex, matrix environment and proactively managing a diverse set of stakeholders.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Nice-to-have:

Solid understanding of Wealth Management services and processes.  Previous experience in Operations an assetDegree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.Canadian Securities license.Knowledge of audit, compliance, or tax risk management in a brokerage or wealth management environment.Knowledge of Broadridge Operations Systems

Adapt Quickly, Always Learn, Critical Thinking, Communication, Change Management, Decision Making, Drive to Impact, Operational Excellence, People Leadership, Regulatory Compliance Expertise, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to

deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other,

reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Opportunity to take on progressively greater accountabilities

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program

• Leaders who support your development

Job Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Performance Management, Customer Service, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Management Reporting, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Taking Initiative, Tax Compliance, Taxes, Tax Law, Tax Operations, Tax Processes, Tax Regulations, Tax Reporting, Time Management, Wealth Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-25

Application Deadline:

2025-07-09

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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