Intern Analyst, Tax - Toronto, Canada - University Pension Plan

University Pension Plan

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT UPP

UPP is the first pension plan of its kind in Ontario's university sector, proudly serving over 37,000 members across four universities and 12 affiliate organizations.

Our purpose is to bring greater retirement peace of mind to the university sector by investing with integrity and serving members with care.

As a sector-wide plan designed for growth, our doors are open to all Ontario universities.

Together, we're a team of progressive thinkers and agile doers operating within a fast-paced culture of collaboration and respect.

We believe in bringing smart and capable people together to create, solve and grow with a clear shared vision and values of integrity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and impact.

Our culture is intentionally welcoming and purposefully rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation (EDIR). We believe diverse teams, perspectives, and lived experiences contribute to better decisions and a better workplace.

As a long-term investor, we recognize that environmental, social and governance ("ESG") factors support risk management and value creation.

As stated in our Responsible Investing Policy, we are committed to incorporating ESG considerations into our investment management activities and we collaborate with other industry participants in the promotion of a sustainable economy and society.

Join us in building a bright future for our members, our organization, and each other.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are actively looking for an Intern Analyst, Tax, to join our team in Fall 2023, for a 4-month internship (September December This role will be part of our Corporate Finance team, reporting into the Senior Director, Tax. The incumbent will be responsible for helping support transactions and tax compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student to gain valuable work experience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment while being a part of a new pension.

UPP is based in Toronto's financial district and has a hybrid work model (minimum 2 days / week in office).

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist in transaction tax support
Assist in the implementation of tax structures and/or strategies
Research technical tax issues and summarize findings
Monitor tax developments in key investing jurisdictions and communicate significant findings
Assist with tax compliance filings and processes

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering or related Masters' program
An interest in a CPA designation or Masters of Tax is a plus

ATTRIBUTES

Analytical and strong work ethics
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written)
Ability to work independently and change direction in response to unexpected events and circumstances
High degree of selfmotivation and professionalism
Detail oriented with great quantitative skills (Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI)
Alignment with UPP's desire to be a leader in Responsible Investing, ESG, and climate change.

LIFE AT UPP

Do work that matters.

We are duty-bound to serve our members' interests, and it's a responsibility we don't take lightly. That's why we've ingrained sustainability in our work from day one—to ensure our members have a resilient future to retire into, both today and for generations to come.

Stronger together. **Collaboration is how UPP was born, and it's how we work with each other and our partners day in, day out. No one at UPP is just a number (even if they are excellent at math) and every win is a shared win.

Grow every day. **You'll have the opportunity to work on unique, once-in-a-career projects that maximize your skill set and probably teach you some new ones—at any stage in your career.

Prioritize wellness. **At UPP, wellness takes many forms. Ultimately, it's about ensuring our people are cared for in the ways that matter to them.

Examples of benefits that our Early Talent Program includes are:

Supportive and welcoming onboarding through the UPP Buddy Program
Free snacks and beverages (coffee, tea, and flavored water) in the office
Monthly social events
Paid holidays
Slowdown periods and Mental Health Days

**_ UPP enthusiastically welcomes people with all abilities, backgrounds and lived experiences to our workplace and is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable employer._