Senior Manager, Canadian Tax Operations at Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Tax Year-End Production, Tax Slip Generation, CRA/RQ Filings, Team Coaching, Issue Resolution, Risk Assessment, Communication, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description What is the opportunity? As a Senior Manager in Tax Operations, you will lead end-to-end Canadian tax reporting process for RBC Wealth Management Canada, covering both registered and non-registered tax reporting streams. You will oversee day-to-day production for Canadian tax reporting while providing leadership across a hybrid operating model with accountability for both direct and indirect teams. This role ensures consistent execution, regulatory compliance, and effective risk management while supporting a strong client and advisor experience. In addition to ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Québec (RQ), you will play a key role in shaping how evolving tax regulations are operationalized across the Wealth Management platform. This includes participation in the tax industry forums and working groups, communicating regulatory updates, collaborating with cross-functional and business partners on strategic initiatives, and driving process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness. The incumbent will serve as a point of escalation for complex, time-sensitive Canadian tax matters and must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior management, business stakeholders, and advisors. What will you do? Coordinate and oversee tax year-end production requirements for Canadian registered and non-registered tax streams for RBC Wealth Management Canada, working closely with multiple operations teams, business lines, and vendors to ensure complete and accurate tax slip generation, client mailings, and filings to tax authorities (CRA/RQ) to meet the regulatory deadlines. Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors on strategic initiatives and regulatory change, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve the client experience. Drive tax season readiness through clear, consistent communications to the field, including tax guides, FAQs and operational updates to support accurate client and advisor servicing. Lead, coach, and develop a team of skilled tax subject matter experts, serving as the primary escalation point for complex Canadian tax inquiries and issue resolution. Manage and strengthen CRA/RQ remittance, reconciliation, and filing controls, driving continuous improvement to enhance accuracy, reduce risk, and improve operational resilience. Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with Risk and Compliance partners to design and enhance controls, policies, and procedures. Support regulatory audits as required. Deliver clear, concise, and impactful communications to the senior leadership, including industry updates, key risk indicators, cost/benefit analyses, and performance metrics. Represent RBC Wealth Management Canada in tax industry working groups and regulatory forums, monitoring legislative changes, assessing impacts, and translating requirements into operational solutions. Balance regulatory requirements with business priorities, timelines, and resource considerations, exercising sound judgment in a highly regulated, time-sensitive environment. What do you need to succeed? Must Have 5+ years of experience in Operations, Banking, or Financial Services, with demonstrated accountability for complex, regulated processes. Strong working knowledge of Canadian tax reporting requirements, including registered and non-registered tax slips and CRA/RQ guidelines. Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver against critical regulatory deadlines. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving capabilities, with a forward-looking and continuous-improvement mindset. Nice to Have Completion of Canadian Securities Course (CSC). Knowledge of RBC Wealth Management Canada systems (Broadridge/TFP, OnDemand, ClientSource). Knowledge of FATCA, CRS, and QI/U.S. tax regimes. Advanced technical skills (Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and communication tools). 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. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Opportunities to do challenging work. Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities. Job Skills Additional Job Details Address: 180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-02-02 Application Deadline: 2026-03-15 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. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. 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. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead the end-to-end Canadian tax reporting process for RBC Wealth Management Canada, overseeing daily production for both registered and non-registered tax streams while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management. This role involves coordinating tax year-end production, partnering on strategic initiatives, driving tax season readiness communications, and serving as the primary escalation point for complex Canadian tax matters.