Asset Manager opportunity with a leading Investment Management firm

Overview of role

The successful candidate will provide assistance in managing a wide range of product and operational tax issues relating to the Asset Manager's business, advising on tax matters affecting the investors and product ranges.
The candidate will be required to cover some or all of the following areas (it is not expected that the jobholder will necessarily have prior exhaustive knowledge of all of the areas detailed below).

* Provide a point of contact for tax technical questions arising within the business concerning the product range and investments held by the funds, including withholding taxes, corporate actions.
* Provide tax support and oversight of service providers in relation to investor tax reporting
* German, Belgian, Swiss and UK tax compliance for the the company's OEICs.
* Liaise with advisers and service providers to ensure withholding tax reclaims (fokus bank and tax treaty claims) and similar are prepared, submitted and followed up on in respect of the product range.
* Support product development initiatives including new fund structuring, new share classes etc.
* Form excellent working relationships with other of the company's teams such as Investment Operations, external service providers and industry peers.
* Work across the business to provide training, help them understand tax changes and the impact. Stay abreast of global developments in market practice, legislation and regulation that impact the operational tax burden products and clients.
* Monitor developments in areas of change including Automatic Exchange of Information and assist project teams in implementation and going forward.
* Participate in external working groups, conferences and seminars as appropriate.

Essential Skills
* ACA, CTA or other relevant tax qualification
* Experience of dealing with international tax issues (in particular in relation to cross-border withholding taxes, stamp taxes, capital gains).
* Familiarity with relevant areas of UK tax such as Authorised Funds regulations.
* Knowledge of FATCA, CDOT, CRS regulations
* Excellent communication and written skills.
* Team player.

Desirable Skills
* Experience of working in a fund management environment or advising fund management clients an advantage.
This Asset Manager is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse background.