Tax VAT Senior Manager, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for an Assistant Vice President – Luxembourg VAT Compliance to

support the tax compliance and operational processes for Alternative Investment

Funds (AIFs) and support the broader leadership of Tax Services in Luxembourg.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Tax Services, a function that is vital

to the company as

• Deliver a comprehensive and quality Tax service to Luxembourg Alternative

Investment Fund contracted clients.

• Represent the Bank externally in front of clients, regulators, tax

authorities, suppliers and other parties and play an active role in promoting

the Bank and the Corporation in respect of Tax Services for clients of State

Street Luxembourg.

• Collaborate with other line and functional areas of the Bank to achieve Tax

Service objectives of the Bank and of the Corporation for clients.

• Ensure Tax service offering evolves in line with client demand and market

requirements.

What you will be responsible for

• Demonstrate strong expertise in the preparation, review, and filing of VAT

returns and related VAT reporting obligations.

• Proactively monitor VAT requirements and regulatory developments, ensuring

timely implementation of legislative changes and ongoing compliance with

evolving VAT obligations.

• Demonstrate an interest in supporting the preparation and review of tax

returns for Luxembourg investment vehicles, including corporate income tax,

municipal business tax, net wealth tax, subscription tax, withholding tax on

dividends and directors’ fees, and partnership tax filings.

• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of tax filings, working closely

with internal teams and external advisors;

• Monitor tax deadlines, tracking filings, and ensuring compliance with

Luxembourg regulations;

• Implement efficient tax compliance workflows and process improvements;

• Support tax audits and liaise with Luxembourg tax authorities on operational

tax matters;

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Luxembourg tax regulations and assess their

impact on day-to-day operations;

• Work alongside the department leadership in providing technical tax insights

to fund accounting, fund administration, and other relevant teams;

• Act as a key point of contact for operational tax matters and provide

guidance to junior team members;

• Engage and develop relationships with key clients and third parties including

consultants and tax advisors.

• Review, develop and enhance the existing tax service operating model for

delivery of Tax services in line with strategic direction of Global Delivery

working closely with various State Street business functions in EMEA and the

US.

• Ensure effective day to day BAU service delivery across all Luxembourg

serviced clients and timely escalation and remediation of any issues as they

arise and in line with Bank policies.

• Ensure a consistent high quality delivery of Tax services to clients working

closely with GS Client Executive and Client Service teams. Develop and

maintain strong relationships with internal teams, other State Street offices

and clients.

• Ensure all internal policies are complied with by the local tax teams in

Luxembourg and demonstrate the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture in your behavior.

Establish and nurture a culture of ‘Risk Excellence’ within the team,

encourage an environment of openness that welcomes effective challenge and

supports open discussion.

• Provide reporting for senior management and effectively escalate any risks to

senior management.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local State Street offices,

tax advisors, industry associations and clients.

What we value

• Self-motivated

• Hard working

• Willingness to learn

• Team Player

• Professional

• Strong attention to detail

• Multi-tasking ability

• Enthusiastic

• Adaptable

• Innovative

• Flexible

• Strong inter-personal skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in Luxembourg tax compliance for

alternative investments, preferably within a global service provider, asset

manager, Big 4 firm, or law firm;

• Additional expertise in other tax reporting areas is a plus

• University degree in finance, taxation, accounting, or law; additional

certification in tax or international finance is a plus;

• Professional certification in Luxembourg taxation represent a strong plus for

the candidate.

• Strong knowledge of Luxembourg tax regulations and operational tax processes

for investment vehicles;

• Hands-on experience with tax return preparation and filings, with a focus on

accuracy and efficiency;

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to

manage multiple deadlines;

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with the Vice

President and other internal stakeholders;

• Professional proficiency in English is required; French/German are a plus.

ABOUT STATE STREET

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk,

respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our

clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are

essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued

and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our

shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities,

flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks

that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all

positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin,

ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status,

domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and

veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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