Working in one of the top ranked Global and EMEA international banking groups as part of an experienced and broad VAT team you will have the opportunity to develop deep knowledge of the banking sector across EMEA and get involved in all aspects of the VAT risk management for the business.

As an Indirect Tax – Associate in the Tax department you will cover tax risks within the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) for a wide range of businesses including; investment banking, markets (trading) businesses, private banking, asset management, retail banking, treasury, payments and custody services. 

You will be a key member of the Indirect Tax (VAT) team reporting to an Executive Director predominantly covering the International Consumer Banking (Chase UK retail banking) and Payments, including Treasury Services and Merchant Services, lines of business oversight, predominantly including advisory services with some supporting compliance.

Job responsibilities

Analyses the line of business detailed model in several EMEA locations, including assisting in product and territory expansion.  Understands the line of business products and providing ongoing advisory services.  Develops knowledge of local VAT regimes applicable to the relevant jurisdictions and transactions / products (both tax technical and practical). Communicates VAT risks succinctly and clearly to tax and non-tax colleagues and escalating risks internally within the team as appropriate. Advises internal senior stakeholders. Works with external tax advisors, as well as partnering internally with global Corporate Tax colleagues and non-tax colleagues (such as the Business, Legal, Finance, Operations etc.).   

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

Accounting or Tax qualification, e.g. ICAEW or CTA (indirect tax route) VAT advisory experience A detailed understanding of UK/EU VAT principles, with knowledge/experience of VAT issues in the financial services Some knowledge of VAT compliance requirements and processes.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

VAT advisory experience preferably Manager level at Big 4 or equivalent in-house. Strong communication and structured written skills and the ability to work well in a team. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to formulate commercially sound solutions. Quick learner with a positive attitude and professionalism and interest in understanding new business operation and / or financial services product offerings. Being able to work independently, managing own workload and projects.  Strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  Functional knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and other applications is also desirable.