Director of Tax Operations Technology

Requisition ID: 242354

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Team

The Director of Tax Operations Technology will lead and oversee Tax Operations Technology within Capital Markets Technology globally ensuring business strategies targets and initiatives are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations internal policies and procedures.

The Role

The Director Tax Operations Technology as the technology owner will be responsible for the strategic direction leadership and oversight of the Global Tax Technology team in Toronto with a focus on modernization across the portfolio. The role includes developing and implementing the appropriate Tax Operations technology strategy which mitigates operational risk and delivers value in collaboration with Global Wholesale Operations stakeholders and regional Technology teams. This individual will ensure business strategies plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing internal standards policies and procedures as well as regulations in Canada (CRA) the U.S. (IRS etc.) and abroad.

Is this role right for you In this role you will:

• Technology Strategy: Develop and execute a roadmap for tax technology aligned with the banks digital transformation goals.
• System Implementation: Oversee deployment of tax engines automation tools and integration with Books and financial systems.
• Data Management: Ensure accurate tax data collection storage and reporting across global jurisdictions.
• Compliance & Risk: Implement controls to meet regulatory requirements (e.g. FATCA CRS BEPS etc.).
• Innovation: Drive automation AI and analytics for tax forecasting and scenario modeling.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Tax Finance IT and Risk teams globally.
• Implement new practices and frameworks such as Agile Lean Design thinking and DevOps
• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage
• broader Bank relationships systems and knowledge.
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts retains develops and
• motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment currently 5-7 staff
• Communicates the Banks risk culture and risk appetite throughout their teams.
• Communicates vision/values/business strategy and manages succession and development planning for the team.
• Aggregating capacity and demand of the work portfolio
• Ensures the timely development and implementation of multiple applications and IT solutions involving multiple systems multiple dependencies and multiple stakeholders/business partners where solutions cross business lines and customer segments globally
• Plans and directs application/technology projects and ongoing support and leads their teams of Project Managers Developers and Business Analysts.
• Effective communication skills to executive leadership business leaders and staff
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts retains develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and managing succession and development planning for the team.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 10 years of experience in tax technology or related roles with at least 5 years in leadership positions.
• Proven track record of implementing tax technology solutions in financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of global tax regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and emerging technologies (AI RPA).

Whats in it for you

• Diversity Equity Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential respected for who they are and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities ethnicity race age ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses cross-functional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus flexible vacation personal sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons contests cooking with friends Humans of Digital and much more!

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.