Senior Manager, Tax Policy

The Corporate Income Tax Agency (CITA) is a statutory body established under the Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024.  The Agency is responsible for administering and enforcing the corporate income tax regime to support Bermuda's economic goals and maintain its status as a leading international financial centre. Senior Manager, Tax Policy Reporting to the Chief Legal, Policy, and Enforcement Officer (CLPEO), the Senior Manager, actively monitors, analyses, and reports on changes to tax laws, regulations, and/or guidance.   The Senior Manager will also assist in the strategic development and implementation of Bermuda’s international tax policy, ensuring alignment with evolving global standards (e.g., OECD, BEPS, Pillar Two, etc.).     Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Develop strategic frameworks to address emerging cross-border tax challenges and digital economy issues. - Manage CITA’s formulation of international tax policies that reflect OECD, BEPS, and other global standards. - Identify and assess risks associated with international and domestic tax compliance and policy changes. - Assist with the development of comprehensive mitigation strategies and contingency plans to safeguard Bermuda’s tax framework, including in respect of anti-corruption/AML/ATF initiatives. - Monitor global developments and anticipate potential impacts on Bermuda’s tax regime. - Collaborate as required with other jurisdictions in international forums to understand their positions and explain Bermuda’s position. - Review written comments made by other delegates on OECD papers and assess any impact for Bermuda or wider negotiations at the OECD. - Review letters, technical discussion papers and other documents received from the secretariat of OECD. - Assess the relevance of OECD papers to Bermuda and assist in determining the best approach for the jurisdiction. - Support the CLPEO with drafting and/or reviewing of new legislation and policy documents. - Communicate policy positions clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders. - Prepare draft responses, where appropriate, using the templates provided by the secretariat. - Identify opportunities for process improvements - Ensure compliance with international tax obligations and proactively identify and recommend ways to address gaps in regulatory alignment. Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Finance, Law, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field is required. - Professional certifications such as a CPA, CA, CTA are preferred. - Knowledge of international tax policy required. - Expertise in OECD, BEPS, FATCA, CRS frameworks. - Strong understanding of domestic and cross-border tax regulations is required. - Familiarity with policy development and implementation processes. - Minimum 10 years in tax policy or international tax compliance including negotiating tax matters. - Proven record in stakeholder engagement and representation. - Proven experience in a start-up environment that has built multiple functions from scratch is an asset.