Exciting Opportunity to be part of Global Tax Operations Team.

As a Japan Client Tax Support Analyst within Global Tax Operations, you will be part of the team to maximize client's investments by either facilitating effective tax relief at source on client investment income or retrospectively reclaiming taxes from global tax authorities.

Job responsibilities 

Deliver the Tax Service to support Securities Services Custody businessAct as the centralized point of contact for all complex and technical tax issues to support our client’s tax servicing needs and manage client relationships proactivelyHave a good understanding of the client’s business, structure and tax strategy to ensure all entitled tax benefits are received in order to maximise tax efficiencyContribute to the tax component of service reviews and other meetings with the client and provide input on any tax-related product or other change requestsSupport and guidance on outstanding/expiring tax documentation, relief at source, retrospective reclaims, capital gains tax, financial transaction tax, tax regulatory reportingEnsure close collaboration with the Sub Custodian network and the internal Network Management GroupManage client tax documentation, including, as needed, onward distribution to internal teams to ensure the efficient set-up within internal systemsReview operational tax processes to identify areas for enhancement continually, analyse root-cause of recurring issues through regular review of metrics, and assist in developing programmes for service enhancements arising from these figuresIdentify and escalate tax risks and participate in resolutionAssist in client tax account reviews and ad-hoc projects across the wider Tax Operations teamAttend relevant forums to represent client tax related matter

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Working experience in financial sectors, accounting firms or other professional institutionsAbility to discuss experience of client service and relationship management communicating complex issues with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to demonstrate your in-depth operational tax experience within financial services, specifically global custody or investment bankingAbility to give examples of your successful internal and external communication and problem-solving experienceAbility to discuss your process improvement experience, where you clearly articulate ideas, concepts and procedural changes to clientsProven experience within an arena where accuracy is critical within strict deadlinesAbility to to demonstrate high emotional intelligence, with sound networking and influencing skills to help the Client Tax Operations Utility be effectiveProficiency in verbal and written communication in both Japanese and English

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Strong data management skillsunderstanding of custodian business or have tax background