German Tax Operations Specialist - Vice President (all genders)
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Key details
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 12h ago
Skills
data analysisexcelgermanmicrosoft officemicrosoft wordpowerpointtax regulations
About the role
Join our Private Banking team as a seasoned German Tax Operations leader who will set direction, own outcomes, and shape how we deliver withholding and reporting tax services to our clients.
As a Vice President within our German Tax Operations team, you will be a subject-matter authority in German tax law with bringing leadership experience, sharp analytical judgment, and the ability to drive change in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Supporting our Private Banking team, you will take ownership of the end-to-end tax operations agenda for withholding and reporting, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and a mentor to the wider team.
Job responsibilities
- Lead and own the day-to-day and strategic tax operations relating to withholding taxes for private banking clients, ensuring full compliance with German tax laws and regulations.
- Set standards for the preparation and review of withholding tax reports and filings, taking accountability for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across the team.
- Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for internal teams and external advisors, driving accurate and timely tax reporting and compliance for client accounts.
- Monitor and interpret changes in German tax legislation, assess the impact on the bank's operations and client portfolios, and define the response strategy.
- Advise senior internal stakeholders — including client relationship managers, legal, and leadership — on complex withholding and reporting tax matters.
- Champion the use of technology and data analytics to transform tax reporting and compliance processes, setting the vision for continuous improvement.
- Lead the design and implementation of technology-driven solutions to streamline and strengthen tax operations.
- Partner with and deputize for the Tax Operations Manager on high-priority projects and strategic initiatives, and mentor and develop junior colleagues.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
- Extensive, demonstrable experience in German tax operations, ideally gained within a private bank or financial institution, including experience leading teams or workstreams.
- Deep, authoritative knowledge of German tax laws, regulations, and financial products.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a rigorous attention to detail and sound judgment under pressure.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence senior audiences and lead cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities.
- Proficiency in tax software, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- A Master's degree or professional tax qualification (e.g., Steuerberater) is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of other European tax regulations and CRS/FATCA.
- Proven experience with technology-driven solutions and product ownership in tax operations.
- Familiarity with the tax engine CPB – Sectras.
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