About the job
The Chief Tax Officer covers all aspects related to tax which may have an impact on any of the BNP Paribas Group entities present in Portugal (territory mandate for the 11 Portuguese entities od the group), working in respect of the Tax policies and recommendations issued by the Group Tax Department (GTD) in Paris. Naturally, the local tax team works in compliance with the Portuguese legislation, as well as with international tax law, providing support for management decisions.
  
Your Main Activities Are

• Concerning own-account tax management contributes to the definition and respect of the Group's tax compliance policy 
• Interprets the provisions governing the different local taxes to which the entities of the Group - having or not a presence in Portugal - are liable
• Contributes to identifying levers to monitor the tax base
• Contributes to the determining of the taxable income of the Group entities in the geographical scope under his responsibility and to the review of their tax returns 
• Prepares the files relating to these entities that are to be submitted to the Tax Coordination Committee
• Contributes to reviewing the Group’s development projects concerning a target having a presence in the geographical scope under his responsibility
• Concerning transfer pricing ensures the implementation of transfer pricing principles defined by the group
• Specifies the local transfer pricing documentation requirements and verifies they are met by the Territory’s entities
• Concerning the follow-up of tax aspects of transactions with customers advises and gives an opinion, in accordance with GTD, on new products & new activities with significant tax content within the local delegation given by Group Tax Department
• Prepares the files concerning transactions with a significant tax content above its delegation to be submit to further validation by GTD
• Concerning the facilitation to meeting certain Group’s obligations relating to the customers’ tax situation, the Chief Tax Officer contributes to the interpretation of local texts and their implementation
• Concerning operational risk and permanent control adapts and implements the principles defined by GTD for permanent control and operational risk in the tax field
• Validates the tax aspects of the control plans which have to be set out by the other Functions and the Business Lines to ensure the correct implementation of the principles, guidelines and procedures issued by GTD
• The Chief Tax Officer represents the Group before local authorities in order notably to ensure the follow-up of the tax audits and of the litigation procedures in tax matters
• Defend the Group's transfer pricing policy before local tax authorities, or contribute to this mission, in accordance with its delegation
• Request tax rulings, after validation by GTD
• The Chief Tax Officer represents the Group before local professional bodies
• As for the management of the Tax Function proposes, where appropriate, the adaptation of the resources of the Tax Department in Portugal to its missions
• Contributes to establishing the list of external advisors authorized by GTD
• Responsible for elaborating the Tax department Budget
• Supervision of the work performed by the Tax department team members
• Responsible for HR related topics concerning the team, including the yearly assessment
• Maintain a continuous dialogue with GTD and colleagues in other Sites

Profile and Skills To Success

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any similar areas
• At least overall 10 years of experience on Finance, Tax Law, Regulatory Management and Audit 
• Fluency in English, both oral and written 
• Great critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Reliability and capacity to deliver results with strict deadlines, polyvalent, flexible and able to adapt
• Expertise on project management, employee development and culture transformation change management

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

• Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe 

• International reach 

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions: 

• Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

• Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses

• Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services

• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas ´ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:

• Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
• Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

• Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices. 

• Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.