TAX OPERATIONS
Global tax teams Mission is to ensure the firm s compliance with the tax laws and associated reporting obligations of the countries and local jurisdictions in which the firm conducts business. As part of the firm s second line of defense, Global Tax analyzes and supports the activities, operations, reporting obligations, and transactions of the firm s business lines to ensure that tax consequences and reputational risks are evaluated appropriately.
Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted segment that partners with all areas of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. Alongside this vital service delivery role, Operations provides essential risk management and control, preserving and enhancing the firm s assets and its reputation. Operations span all product lines and markets, serving as internal business partners who develop the processes and controls, and help to specify the systems that deliver accuracy, timeliness and integrity to our business.
Tax Operations analyses and supports the activities, operations, reporting obligations and transactions of the firm s business lines to ensure that tax consequences and reputational risks are evaluated appropriately. Our work contributes directly to the firm s success, and the division is ideal for creative and collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.
The team is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm s compliance with reporting authorities around the globe and managing related inquiries from a variety of the firm s businesses across established and emerging markets. Day-to-day team functions includes tax reclaim facilitation for clients on dividend/interest withholding, tax documents issuance to clients, tax relief documentations, booking of transaction taxes etc. The team also provides critical subject matter expertise and functionally aligned support during the design, testing and implementation of related systems and processes. The team capitalizes on opportunities to optimize procedures and build scalability through data analytics and efficient use of technology.
YOUR IMPACT
We are looking for a professional who wants to use their skills and experience to help deliver on the operations agenda while challenging them to further their career at Goldman Sachs.
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSBILITIES
- Develop deep subject matter expertise in relevant tax systems, procedures and requirements
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of multiple business lines across the firm in a role offering broad exposure to many divisions and groups
- Use your inquisitive mindset to identify control weakness, mitigate risk, improve client experience and further process automation
- Provide team support, foster team development
- Act as a risk manager through ongoing assessment and awareness of the tax regulatory environment and the firm s adherence to applicable tax reporting obligations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor s degree or bachelor s degree with maximum 2 years of relevant work experience in Operations, Accounting, Finance or related field leading teams, functions and projects
- Ability to prioritize workload to drive results, solve problems and take accountability for deadlines / outcomes
- Thrives in a team environment, possesses strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Remains composed under pressure, prioritizes and makes decisions in a fast-paced environment with risk mindset
- Track record of accuracy and attention to detail; flexible, proactive, self-starter
- Analytical thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate strategy to execution
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Willingness to work with t team player
- Basic understanding about Equities, Derivative, Bonds etc.
- Good interpersonal & communication skills
- Prior experience or knowledge on withholding tax on market listed products