Intern, International Taxation

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Job Description

INTERNATIONAL TAXATION INTERNSHIP

Internship start date: January 2025
Duration: Six months/internship agreement required (full-time)
Level of degree program completed: Second year of master's degree or equivalent
Internship location: CDPQ Paris, 28-32 Avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 PARIS

What you will do

Based in the CDPQ Paris office and reporting to Finance, the intern will be responsible for assisting all members of the Taxation team, whether they are based in Paris, Montréal or Singapore, with their transactional files, post-investment management or tax compliance issues.

As part of this highly transactional tax-oriented internship, the tasks assigned to the intern will include:

• Participating in tax reorganizations to support the Director, Taxation in charge (verification of tax assumptions, document review)
• Carrying out technical research (international tax treaties, databases) and writing briefing notes
• Assisting in tax tender processes
• Taking part in the preparation or review of tax documents (tax instalments, tax returns, tax forms, certificates of residence, etc.) with the Taxation team and our tax advisors
• Carrying out legislative and jurisprudence monitoring

Who you are

You stand out by your:

• Organizational skills and initiative
• Teamwork skills
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Customer service skills
• Discretion
• Tolerance for stress
• Ability to meet deadlines

What you bring

• Graduate studies in taxation and/or a business school program with a specialization in taxation. The candidate will ideally be in the Projet Pédagogique Individuel (PPI) phase at the École de Formation du Barreau (or equivalent).
• With the working languages (both written and spoken) being French and English, the candidate must be able to work in a bilingual environment.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Professional experience required (previous internships or apprenticeships) in a law firm or in a tax department of a company.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That's the professional experience CDPQ offers!

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

CDPQ offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If you're interested in this job and even if your application does not meet all the criteria, do not hesitate to apply or contact us!

CDPQ is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.

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