Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE.

The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In 2024, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of our head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the eight year in a row.

Team presentation and main goal:

The COO CIB provides middle and back-office functions as well as Third Party administration for the activities of Global Markets, Financing, Investment Banking and Trade and Treasury Solutions, serving Commercial Banking.

The Operational Tax and Regulatory unit in the Business Management of COO CIB oversees operational taxation, securities custody account keeping and the coordination of regulatory changes impacting the OPS department.

The supervision of operational taxation (Op Tax unit) is a new activity that is gradually being put in place, with a progressive ramp-up. The OpTax unit is gradually taking over a wide range of tasks covering all CIB businesses (market operations, financing operations, etc.).

The mandate of the team is to

- Manage all operational processes related to tax regulations (20 regulations to date),

- Provide a control and monitoring framework for all processes related to tax regulations,

- Provide operational expertise on regulations within its scope,

- Perform regulatory watch.

Main tasks and goals:

As the Team Leader of OPS Tax, you will be responsible of a team of 10+  Officers and overseeing:

. Recruitment process of staff, whenever needed, in liaison with your functional manager in Paris;

. Onboarding and training of newcomers;

. Daily organization of the team, ensuring the appropriate resources are allocated to each task;

. Reconcile, update, regularize and justify

. Monitor specific matters on taxes requiring high level of seniority

. Produce statistics and monitor team performance;

. Monitor team expenses and invoicing for your activity

For you to be successful in this role you should be able to:

. Set clear team goals, by establishing plans to determine tasks, priorities, and timelines and identifying the resources needed;

. Identify and unleash talent;

. Identify and follow operational improvements to develop new and/or enhance existing processes and address possible issues and inefficiencies;

. Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments.

The Tax team Leader will also have to be involved in the BAU production centralized in the team, as they cannot be delegated to the Operations teams due to the level of tax expertise required. Such production matters are listed in details below

The processes covered are notably DAC6, processes contributing to US taxation (documentation, reports), VAT processes, Taxes on Financial Transactions, processes of withholding tax, etc.

• Perform operational activities. Some examples of activities
  • Detect transactions potentially reportable for DAC6
  • Ensure weekly and monthly controls on Equity Policy
  • Ensure EAI/Fatca/QDD controls prerequisite to declarations
  • Prepare reports and payments for certain type of withholdings, in cooperation with other stakeholders in the process (Global Market Operation, Finance (Tax), Compliance, IT…)

The scope of these activities will be completed as part of the OpTax Unit deployment project.

• Participate to the definition and implementation of control plans. These controls may consist of checking transactions (checking the tax treatment applied to a sample of transactions), or checking level 1 controls performed by other teams.
• Write / update operating procedures associated with operational or control tasks
• Contribute to tax projects involving the implementation of operational processes
• Contribute to the sharing of knowledge within the scope of operations / between operational tax advisors on tax issues
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of key activities and processes related to operational tax tasks.

• Degree/ Master's degree in  Law, Taxation, Business School (or any other relevant areas);
• 1-3 years experience in CIB business;
• Experienced in Source Deductions Regulations and Tax Credits;
• Knowledge in U.S. Tax Returns (QI/QDD/Fatca);
• Knowledge in Tax documentation;
• Advanced Knowledge in Office tools (notably excel) and Access;
• Fluent English and a good level of French (mandatory);

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance.

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us.

#MuchMoreThanJustAJob

Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. Start your day having breakfast with the Team and grab fresh fruit on the way to your seat, in one of Porto’s most typical neighborhoods. This Purple Day is going to be a busy one: daily meeting ensuring all team members are on the same page regarding work status, priorities and blockers, language class and, just after, a Talent Management meeting with your manager, discussing your career path. 

Lunch break. Today, your Team is onboarding newcomers, but also welcoming French colleagues: the perfect excuse to walk downtown and bond over a francesinha. When returning, inhale nature and peace of mind in Natixis Urban Garden (look at the crops; ready to harvest!). 

Back inside. Brainstorming session on a new, exciting project in our disruptive and immersive Manaus Village. The afternoon went flying (tasks, meetings, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: celebrating cultural diversity with a Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. 

Tomorrow, you attend a conference led by influential speakers in your industry and, the day after, you will work from home, benefitting from some focus time to complete that report and soft skills course on LinkedIn Learning. Once you are done with your work for the day, strike the right note playing with Natixis band or be part of a board games session. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to catch some waves or sail the Douro river during golden hour.