Clear Street - Associate Director - International Tax
Requirements
• Exceptional technical knowledge of international tax principles • ACA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred (or international equivalent). • Deep expertise in UK corporate tax is essential; strong knowledge of EMEA and APAC tax regimes strongly preferred. • Proven track record managing transfer pricing frameworks in a multi-jurisdictional setting • Experience supporting new business development and M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring and integration. • Background in financial services and/or fintech and understanding of the securities industry and broker-dealer businesses including understanding of financial products is highly desired • Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. • Self-starter with the ability to work well independently as well as within a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills. • Collaborative working style with cross functional/business segment teams across geographies.
Responsibilities
• Tax compliance and reporting: • Manage end-to-end tax compliance cycle including, but not limited to, the preparation and/or review and filing of corporate income tax returns, VAT/GST and/or withholding taxes using local external advisors, where appropriate. • Oversee the calculation and review of current and deferred tax provisions under IFRS / US GAAP for regional entities. • Ensure timely and accurate tax disclosures in statutory financial statements. • Tax planning and advisory: • Collaborate with Head of Tax on global tax strategy ensuring regional alignment with overall group-wide objectives. • Assist with development and implementation of tax planning initiatives, identifying opportunities to optimize effective tax rate and maximize efficiency and tax savings. • Assist with M&A tax due diligence and post-acquisition tax integration and legal entity rationalization workstreams, including holding structures and IP ownership. • Act as internal tax advisor for various business units and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, finance, legal, operations and HR. • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in UK, EMEA, and APAC jurisdictions (including Pillar Two / BEPS) and assess impact on the business. • Tax Risk Management: • Support global transfer pricing policies, including local file requirements and ensuring intercompany agreements are properly documented. • Identify and assess issues and tax implications across UK, EMEA and APAC subsidiaries; maintain robust internal controls are in place to ensure compliance and mitigate tax risk. • Manage relationship with tax authorities (i.e., HMRC) and assist with support for tax controversy and audits/examinations. • Assist with the design and implementation of technology automation initiatives with respect to financial reporting and tax compliance. • Assist in operational aspects of the tax function to support tax needs. Gain a deep understanding of the company’s operations, businesses and develop a strong network beyond the tax department. • Assist with special projects and initiatives, as necessary, including systems implementation and automation processes. • Support other tax workstreams, if needed (e.g., FATCA/CRS).
Benefits
• At Clear Street, we offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, pension, gender neutral parental leave, and full medical and dental insurance. Our belief has always been that we are better as a business when we are all together in person. As such, we are requiring employees to be in the office a minimum of three days per week.
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