Tax Fund Services, Assistant Vice President

Overview

We are State Street Corporation, founded in 1792 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. With over 50,000 employees, State Street operates in more than 100 markets worldwide, offering a full range of financial services including Investment Servicing, Investment Research and Trading, and Investment Management. Our global front-to-back platform connects and optimizes the investment process from portfolio construction to safekeeping.

Since opening our first office in Germany in 1970, we have established a strong local presence with several hundred experienced employees at our sites in Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig and Munich. We strive to create an open environment where every employee is valued and supported. Join us and leave your mark at State Street.

For our area Tax Services – Team Tax – Investment Administration Insourcing Services (IAIS) at State Street Bank International GmbH in Frankfurt we are looking, with immediate effect, for a Tax Manager InvStG / Tax Fund Services (m/w/d) – Assistant Vice President . In IAIS Tax Services we provide tax services for large German and international asset managers at a market-leading level in Germany.

Your Role

• Holistic internal tax advisory (Investmentsteuerreformgesetz, KAGB, etc.) and independent handling of complex tax inquiries from internal stakeholders and clients
• Internal point of contact for tax-related questions and analyses on the taxation of investment funds under InvStG, KStG, EStG, Steueroasenabwehrgesetz, Wachstumschancengesetz, etc.
• Responsibility for preparing and delivering internal trainings on tax law topics
• Preparation of tax regulatory client workshops and investor meetings and creation of tax technical concepts within projects
• Analysis of tax requirements in connection with the operational representation in the fund accounting system Simcorp and FlexTax
• Support in implementing legal requirements in operational units in close and timely coordination with customers
• Participation in tax reporting and support in day-to-day business
• Assistance in managing tax audits and responding to audit requests related to administered special and retail funds
• Further development, documentation and implementation of processes, controls and governance structures
• Contributing to the further development of the Tax Service model
• Close collaboration with internal interfaces (Operations, Accounting, IT, Risk & Compliance, Business Support)
• Professional support for projects, system adjustments and automation/optimization initiatives

What We Value

These abilities help you succeed in this role:

• Structured and organized work style with high attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities and handle tasks under tight deadlines
• Flexibility and solution-oriented thinking across process chains

Your Profile

• Successfully completed studies in business administration, economics or law with a focus on taxation, or a Diplom-Finanzwirt
• Ideally additional tax advisor exam or similar further training
• Several years of professional experience (5–8 years) at an asset management company or a tax consultancy/auditing firm in the tax area of financial services for asset managers and banks
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Fluent German and good English skills
• Independent, efficient and structured work style with high quality standards
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High commitment and strong advisory and decision-making capabilities

What We Offer

• Work in a dynamic team with challenging and varied topics
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of home office days depending on the role
• Company pension scheme
• Health programs
• Group accident insurance
• Mentoring program
• Free German and English language courses
• Personal development opportunities and extensive web-based training
• Global Inclusion, Global Outreach and Corporate Citizenship programs including volunteer work
• Dynamic, diverse, international and multicultural work environment with English as the corporate language

About State Street

State Street is one of the world’s largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence firms. We help clients manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability across the financial services industry. We provide Investment Servicing, Data & Analytics, Investment Research & Trading, and Investment Management for institutional clients. We value a pleasant work environment and offer competitive benefits, including insurance and pension provisions, with location-dependent details. We offer flexible work arrangements and extensive training opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, diversity and social responsibility are core values. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and support equal opportunities. We also encourage volunteer work and employee networks, depending on what matters to you. Visit StateStreet.com/careers for more information.

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