Tax Associate, Regulatory Outreach, Capital Markets - 102448-1

Tax Associate – Regulatory Client Outreach
Are you an expert in Capital Markets looking to make a significant impact on a high-priority regulatory project? Randstad is thrilled to partner with one of Canada’s leading financial institutions to find a dedicated Tax Associate – Regulatory Client Outreach. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, where your expertise in tax operations and client data management will drive essential compliance initiatives.

Job Description
As a Tax Associate – Regulatory Client Outreach, you will join the Client Services and Data Management (CS&DM) team during a critical 6-month regulatory remediation project. Your primary mission will be to lead client outreach campaigns to collect, validate, and organize vital tax documentation and regulatory data.

Working within the fast-paced Capital Markets division, you will bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and seamless client experiences. This role is perfect for a professional who thrives on investigation, assessment, and high-stakes data integrity. You will report directly to the Director and play a key role in ensuring that all existing and new regulatory standards are met with precision and efficiency.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Potential: High likelihood of extension based on project timelines; potential for permanent conversion to FTE.

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site per week).

On-Site Requirements: Core day is every Wednesday in the Downtown Toronto office, with two additional days of your choice.

Advantages
• Premier Experience: Work for a recognized leader in investment banking and global capital markets.
• Prime Location: Modern office space located in the heart of downtown Toronto.
• Flexibility: A hybrid work model that allows you to balance office collaboration with remote focus.
• Networking: Collaborate with Senior Management across Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and Technology.
• Growth Potential: Gain exposure to large-scale global regulatory remediation projects with a strong possibility of contract extension or permanent roles.

Responsibilities
In your role as Tax Associate – Regulatory Client Outreach, you will be responsible for:
• Campaign Management: Executing regulatory outreach to collect missing tax forms and documents for upcoming refresh deadlines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with Compliance, Legal, and Tax Operations to resolve inaccuracies in the book of record systems.
• Data Integrity: Investigating and assessing complex client profiles to make timely decisions on regulatory reporting issues.
• Inquiry Resolution: Managing high-volume team inboxes, ensuring all internal and external inquiries are handled with professional excellence.
• Process Optimization: Identifying opportunities for automation and creating training materials/job aids for new tax workstreams.
• Mentorship: Transferring knowledge to junior colleagues and assisting in the development of best practices for the team.

Qualifications
Must Haves:
• Experience: 5-7 years of professional experience in Regulatory Compliance, Tax Operations, or Client Onboarding within Capital Markets.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with domestic and foreign regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank, CSA, EMIR, MiFID, CIRO/IIROC).
• Sector Expertise: Strong understanding of institutional clients, including Asset Managers, Insurance companies, and Sovereign Wealth Funds.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level use of the S&P Global (IHS Markit) portal for regulatory data access.
• Skills: Exceptional research, analysis, and documentation skills with a high degree of accuracy.

Nice to Haves:
• Broad FI Knowledge: Experience with Retail, Commercial, or Wealth Business clients within a financial institution.
• Data Management: Proficiency in advanced data management techniques and process mapping.

Summary
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for regulatory excellence, the Tax Associate – Regulatory Client Outreach position is your next great career move. This role offers the chance to tackle a vital remediation project while working alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Ready to make your mark in Capital Markets? Apply today!

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