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Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.
Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and is regulated by FINMA. It has ESG ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Tax Manager to join our organization in Zurich. The role focuses on the management of direct and indirect tax matters of our Group across multiple jurisdictions. You will be part of an agile Group Taxes team within the Finance & Corporate Services division and will coordinate internal and external stakeholders to master tax challenges relating to our company and business.
We are known for innovation, excellence and entrepreneurial spirit. Our values are people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Manage tax matters of the Group globally and in collaboration with advisors and local accountants, incl. tax compliance coordination, with a focus on:
* Corporate income taxes
* VAT/GST
* Withholding taxes
* Financial transaction taxes and stamp duties
* Tax audits and tax litigations in Switzerland and abroad
* Provide regular support to the Financial Accounting & Reporting department:
* Facilitate group tax accounting (IFRS and local)
* Contribute to the elaboration of the group's tax notes
* Perform tax provision calculations
* Contribute to projects on tax-related topics, incl. implementation of respective processes
* Monitor and implement new tax rules
* Govern operational tax matters such as:
* FATCA and CRS reporting
* US 871(m) reporting
* Yearly tax reporting for Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) and Tracker Certificates
* Withholding tax repatriation restrictions
* Tax queries relating to structured products
* Preparation of tax ruling requests for new investment structures
* Manage parts of the advisory and service providers network globally
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
* Diploma as Swiss Certified Tax Expert or equivalent (e.g. LLM in Swiss and International Taxation)
* 5 - 10 years relevant experience, with a focus on Swiss tax law in the financial industry
* Good understanding of accounting and reporting systems
* Higher education in business administration, economics or law
* Integrative and collaborative personality with excellent stakeholder management skills
* Good written and verbal communication in both English and German is a must, any other language is a plus
NICE TO HAVE
* Tech-savvy, highly skilled in excel and data analysis
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
* Experience the dynamics of a leading expert in structured products
* Internal and external collaboration with highly talented subject matter experts
* Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location
* Hybrid work system: home office and office
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance
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