Global Tax Research- Research Team Manager - City of London, United Kingdom - BNY Mellon

BNY Mellon

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City of London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Global Tax Technical Research ("Tax Research") team focuses on Tax Research to support Tax Strategy, Development & Enhancement of Tax Services, Tax Risk Management, Market Presence, Client Facing Tax Support, leveraging tax expertise across BNY Mellon ́sAsset Servicing globally.

The key component for this particular role is strong background in tax technical research to support tax service within Asset Servicing.

Responsibilities:

This position will report to the Head of Tax Research and Direct Markets (part of Tax Product) in BNY Mellon's Asset Servicing Digital business.

Specific responsibilities include:

Monitors and analyses tax laws, rates and compliance obligations as a result of global withholding tax, securities taxation or procedural change in markets (coverage of over 90+ investment markets).
Defines best practice delivery model and service policy.
Review and analysis of scope and nature tax services to ensure BNYM complies with relevant local tax requirements.
Informs BNY Mellon's operational delivery teams of any withholding tax changes and works with the business to implement processes arising from tax change. Coordination with Corporate Tax as and when appropriate.
Oversight of subcustody tax services, SLDs and tax agreements with subs/tax authorities.
Ensure market change is communicated in a concise, factual manner both internally/externally.
Preparation of analysis to support discussions/meetings with tax authorities/governments as necessary to advocate workable solutions to tax relief models.
Respond to tax technical queries, supporting Tax Operations functions and clients, working with client relationship managers where necessary.
Research, preparation of analysis and communication of key regulatory initiatives impacting investment services.
Deliver ad hoc tax technical training/knowledge sharing internally and externally where necessary.
Close collaboration/communication with BNY Mellon's subcustodian network and Global Network Management team.
Contribute and work with Tax Policy and any Tax Steering groups as and when required.
Participate in meetings with clients to review tax changes and where necessary work closely with the clients dedicated tax service provider/tax advisor.
Participate in relevant tax industry working groups meetings as necessary.

Requirements:

Extensive tax and regulatory experience (at least five years) in the Investment Services or Asset Management business, Professional Services Firms or Law Firm.
Possess a highlevel understanding of the APAC and EMEA tax markets
Working knowledge of nonresident fund structures (such as, investment funds, tax transparent funds, sovereign and pension funds).
Custody Tax:
Withholding Tax practices on securities (domestic and foreign withholding taxes, tax treaties, financial transaction/securities taxation, taxation of investment funds).
European Court of Justice tax cases impacting securities
Capital Gains tax treatment of securities
Strong analytical skills and innovative thinking
First class presentation skills, both oral and written.
Proficiency in French language is desired
Ability to work and communicate with all levels of staff.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proven ability to use electronic tax research engines.
Team player able to work across multiple lines of business

What we can offer you:

Challenging, fun and supportive environment
25 days holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays) plus opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days
Highly competitive benefits package including pension and private medical cover

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work.

We support wellbeing and a balanced life, andoffer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.