Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled tax professional with an innovative mindset to join our International Taxation team as the Head of Tax Transfer Pricing. As the key contact and principal advisor for transfer pricing, you will proactively manage risk and create and implement transfer pricing strategies that directly impact the RBC Group's annual worldwide income tax liability and reported tax expense.

What You Will Do?

As the Head of Tax Transfer Pricing, you will liaise with senior business and functional leaders to:

• Provide transfer pricing advice to the RBC Group globally with respect to all forms of cross-border transactions, including M&A transactions, structured finance, structural reorganizations, etc.
• Identify, research, and resolve complex transfer pricing issues.
• Manage and oversee RBC's existing transfer pricing policies, strategies, and robust compliance framework.
• Develop and implement effective new and/or improved transfer pricing policies and strategies that ensure full compliance with all applicable tax laws.
• Prudently manage transfer pricing risks inherent in the operations of the RBC Group, including overseeing the transfer pricing audit query and dispute process.
• Oversee the annual transfer pricing compliance process in Canada (e.g., T106 filings), including review of transfer pricing documentation.
• Keep abreast of transfer pricing developments to determine and communicate their impact to the RBC Group.

Must Have:

• Chartered Professional Accountant, Lawyer, or an acceptable equivalent educational background relevant to transfer pricing.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a tax practitioner with direct and proven experience in transfer pricing gained at an accounting firm, a law firm, and/or a large corporation. Experience in the financial services industry is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Extensive experience working with the Canada Revenue Agency and other international tax authorities, such as the IRS and HMRC.
• Exceptional understanding of the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, the OECD Report on the Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments, Canadian, US, and UK transfer pricing rules and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant international corporate taxation concepts and rules, as well as key provisions in applicable tax treaties, specifically in relation to permanent establishments.
• Experience with the Advance Pricing Agreement Program and Competent Authority requests under relevant tax treaties.
• Working knowledge of foreign transfer pricing documentation requirements in the key jurisdictions where RBC operates.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical and methodical approach.
• High degree of innovation and self-initiative and an ability to adapt, develop, and deliver solutions in a short timeframe.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work with a talented and experienced team of tax and finance professionals.
• A collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• The opportunity to work on complex and challenging transfer pricing projects and issues.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

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 operate collaboratively in an office environment where we are onsite 4 days per week. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Excellent exposure to communicate with various business partners and stakeholders
• Opportunity to obtain hands-on experience throughout your role
• Working with an exciting, close-knit, supportive & dynamic group
• Opportunity to collaborate with other business segments within RBC
• Access to top tier learning resources to help shape your professional career
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Competitive compensation
• “Best in Class” Employee Recognition Program