Tax & Regulatory Manager

Northern Trust proudly cultivates a diverse workforce, to serve our diverse client base. We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company. We encourage applications from the best regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religion.

Department Overview

The Fund Reporting department in Luxembourg is a team of 20 partners. The team is presently split over 2 offices, managing the processes of financial, tax and regulatory reporting. These services involve the management of offshore services, service providers and the coordination of interaction with fund auditors and tax advisors.

The team also manages the calculation of fund distributions and the production of daily tax figures. This open post is for manager of the tax and regulatory reporting services team. This is a great opportunity to join a growing multicultural team and company, and to help shape and influence the future operating model of the team with terrific opportunities for self-development and career advancement.

Main Duties

• Managing a team of circa 6/7 partners and acting as an effective team member within the team and with other teams by imparting knowledge and offering assistance as appropriate.
• Cooperation and support for internal client service teams in responding to queries.
• Supporting the analysis and implementation of changes in services required by regulatory or legal changes. Working with the product management teams, IT and business analysts in planning and executing solutions so that changes in mandatory data are available in time.
• Managing the delivery of services including:
1. Timely and accurate delivery of daily and periodic data for production and reporting;
2. Timely identification of changing tax reporting requirements and cooperation with the Product team in the definition of the adequate operational response;
3. Execution and control of the dividend distribution process;
4. Coordination with internal and external parties ensuring that reports comply with legal requirements in terms of data content, layout and timing.
5. Support of the management of incoming requests from fund auditors, distribution partners, fund promoters with the teams responsible for the responses

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Degree (University) in economics/business administration/accounting
• Previous experience in a team management role
• Experience on investor tax related topics for some or all of the below jurisdictions would be ideal
1. Belgium
2. Germany
3. Austria
4. Italy
5. Switzerland
6. UK
• Good understanding of the custody tax environment
• Understand standard withholding tax relief and recovery services (tax profile of investment vehicles, tax documentation, relief at source services, reclaim withholding tax),
• Good knowledge of fund accounting processes, particularly distributions
• Good knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements for funds
• Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organisation and coordination skills
• A very good command of English is essential. Knowledge of German/French beneficial.
• Experience in working with business analysts and IT is an advantage.

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and ethical companies. Build your career with us and apply today.

As Northern Trust is a financial organisation; all new employees will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

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