Banking Specialist - Head of German Tax Services

Banking Specialist - Head of German Tax Services

Full-time

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry‑leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research‑led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues. We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Within Banking Operations business area, the Banking Operations – Tax Team in Berlin and Düsseldorf supports its clients in operational tax matters. Using Avaloq’s modern banking software and intelligent, reliable processes, the Tax team aims to deliver efficient services in a constantly changing tax environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the German Tax team
• Coordinate statutory notifications in line with directives from the Federal Central Tax Office and related institutions
• Oversee the handling of customer inquiries regarding the tax treatment of securities transactions
• Drive project work for implementing legal requirements on tax and reporting topics (e.g., withholding tax, investment tax reform, church tax)
• Contribute to the development of new functionalities for our banking platform to enhance process efficiency and minimize operational risks
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements within the team
• Participate in projects aimed at acquiring new clients
• Review and prepare annual tax reports for clients under mandate
• Maintain goal‑oriented communication with clients and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Completed training as a bank clerk or degree in economics with a specialization in taxation
• In‑depth knowledge of national and international tax law
• Proven experience in managing tax‑related banking topics
• Several years of professional and personnel management experience in international and remote work environments
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken
• High level of initiative and assertiveness
• Structured, detail‑oriented approach combined with quick comprehension
• Strong customer and service orientation
• Resilient, team‑oriented, and adaptable

We realize that managing work‑life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and, in order to support with this, we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work‑life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand that the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions; we are wholeheartedly committed to fostering an equal‑opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, and we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.