Tax Operations at Goldman Sachs is a dynamic and multi-faceted core function. Operations professionals are integral to developing and continually enhancing the processes, controls, and systems that ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity across all business flows, thereby providing essential risk management and preserving the firm's reputation. 

Within this critical division, Tax Operations functions as a cross-product team, directly contributing to the firm's success. This team is responsible for analysing and supporting the firm's activities, operations, reporting obligations, and transactions, meticulously evaluating tax consequences and mitigating reputational risks. Key responsibilities include comprehensive Tax Reporting, Documentation, and Withholding support on a global scale, maintaining the integrity of the firm's compliance with reporting authorities worldwide, maintaining the integrity of the firm's compliance with reporting authorities worldwide, and managing inquiries from various business lines.

We are looking for an Associate to join the EMEA Tax Operations team and serve as a key member of the International Tax Operations group, primarily responsible for managing and reconciling processes related to Stamp Duty and EMEA Financial Transaction Taxes (FTT). This role requires a strong understanding of these specific tax regulations, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced financial services environment, with a core focus on ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of Stamp Duty and EMEA Financial Transaction Tax positions and payments.Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of tax data.Ensure compliance with Stamp Duty and EMEA FTT regulations across relevant financial transactions and stay informed of any changes in the regulatory environment.Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Trading Desks, Settlements, Legal, Compliance, Engineering) to address Stamp Duty and FTT-related inquiries and implement process improvements.Support internal and external audits related to Stamp Duty and EMEA FTT operations.Participate in projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and compliance for Stamp Duty and FTT processes.Stay informed of changes in Stamp Duty and EMEA FTT laws and regulations impacting financial institutions.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR - BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3+ years of experience in an operations role within the financial services industry, with a strong focus on tax operations, particularly involving reconciliations.Proven expertise in performing complex reconciliations of financial data.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in discrepancy resolution.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including senior business leadersProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with reconciliation or tax reporting systems.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment, with ability to foster strong working relationships across peer groups, and both vertically (with management and senior leadership) and horizontally (with other departments and global teams.

 

PREFERRED QIALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree in the field of law, accounting, finance or business.Basic understanding about Taxation and financial products (Equities, Derivatives, Bonds etc.)Background of transactional taxes beneficial but not essential.Ability to leverage business intelligence and automation tools such as Alteryx, and Tableau.

 

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