Director, Taxation – Asia Pacific

About the role

La Caisse is looking for a Director, Taxation to join its Taxation team and support the investment teams in Asia Pacific (infrastructure, private equity and real estate) in analysing investment transactions. The role identifies and assesses tax risks and develops strategies aligned with best practices and applicable standards. It reports to the Managing Director and regional head, works closely with the Taxation team in Montreal, contributes to developing tax practices and promotes collaboration. The position is based in Singapore or Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Contract, supervise and coordinate external tax consultants, including tax due diligence and structuring of new investments
• Represent the taxation sector with stakeholders such as Legal Affairs, managers and operations
• Identify tax planning opportunities, risks and tax-saving opportunities by optimising structures
• Coordinate the preparation of tax returns with external tax consultants and team members
• Manage tax audits and maintain relationships with tax authorities in the region
• Analyse and monitor international tax developments, emerging issues and regulatory changes, and implement the changes needed for compliance

Required profile

• CPA designation, law degree or equivalent education
• Master's degree in taxation or equivalent education
• At least 10 years of relevant taxation experience in the region
• Bilingual (English and French, if possible), written and spoken
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, international tax and transfer pricing

Required skills

• Taxation and tax planning
• Mergers and acquisitions
• International tax and transfer pricing
• Autonomy, multitasking and sound decision-making in ambiguous situations

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation
• Comprehensive health program
• Professional development and mobility opportunities
• Hybrid model: four days per week in the office, plus a bank of flexible days to work from home, with the option to work outside the country