Director, International Taxation

What is the opportunity?

A key role within the RBC Taxation group where you will manage the Canadian tax compliance with respect to RBC’s international subsidiaries, and provide Canadian tax advice and analysis with an emphasis on the Canadian taxation of RBC’s international subsidiaries.  The position contributes to maximizing shareholder value as a key contact for the taxation team by proactively managing tax risk and ensuring full compliance with Canadian tax laws. 

What will you do?

• Manage the Canadian international tax compliance process for the international subsidiaries of RBC, including FAPI calculations, annual foreign affiliate reporting requirements, and surplus calculations, among others;
• Support the management of audits conducted by Canadian tax authorities, including liaising with government representatives, responding to queries, reviewing reassessment proposals and filing objections;
• Identify, research, and resolve multi-jurisdictional tax issues (FAPI, withholding tax and tax treaties);
• Support internal initiatives as they relate to income taxation including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate reorganizations, and treasury financing activities;
• Participate in the team’s continuing journey to benefit from the use of technology, and support the implementation of tax reporting systems to optimize outcomes and reporting; and
• Keep abreast of tax legislative developments to determine and communicate impacts to senior members of the RBC Group.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• CPA designation.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian federal income tax concepts, foreign affiliate taxation, and tax treaties.
• High-level working knowledge of local (non-Canadian) tax laws where the RBC Group operates. 
• 7+ years of full-time experience in a large corporation and / or in a major accounting firm with a minimum of 5 years of specialization in the taxation of foreign affiliates.  Experience related to the financial services industry is preferrable, but not mandatory.
• Completed advanced specialized courses offered by professional associations on the taxation of foreign affiliates.
• Ability to develop trust and credibility with senior Business Unit (BU) and Functional Unit (FU) representatives and peers in order to facilitate cooperation on the ongoing management of RBC’s overall tax risk and liability.
• Very good communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to distill technical tax implications to BU representatives and peers.
• Proven experience leading and managing complex projects and meeting tight concurrent deadlines.
• Experience working in a challenging, progressive and fast paced environment.

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 including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization

Job Skills

Communication, Decision Making, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management (PM), Tax Management, Tax Operations, Tax Regulations

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFORegularSalaried2026-01-142026-02-14

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.