Tax Manager

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world. Building on our quantitative research platform and process-driven approach, Squarepoint also runs discretionary strategies to augment our systematic approach and monetize opportunities which may not be suitable to be traded in a systematic strategy.

Role: Tax Manager
Department: Finance
Location: London

Position Overview:

Squarepoint has a newly created role for an experienced UK tax professional to join their growing tax team and manage various aspects of the Group’s UK and international tax compliance obligations. The successful candidate will be based in our London office and reporting to the Tax Director based in the UK.

• Review of direct and indirect tax returns prepared by outsourced service providers for the management companies in the the Group. This includes liaising with internal teams and review or preparation of information to be provided to the outsourced service providers.
• Provide tax support for the audited financial statements, including preparation of numbers and disclosures.
• Maintain and manage a compliance calendar to ensure tax filing requirements are met in all locations.
• Assist with management of tax payments in the various jurisdictions, including direct and indirect taxes, as well as withholding tax and employment taxes.
• Assist in and liaise with advisors on preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation and reporting requirements under CBCR, FATCA and CRS matters including registration and compliance.
• Assist with monitoring international tax developments and other projects as directed, for example considerations for addressing new markets/jurisdictions.
• Work with local advisors where appropriate to provide tax advice on miscellaneous matters.
• Interaction with various other internal departments including Finance, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and HR.

Required Qualifications:                          

• At least 5 years of relevant tax compliance and reporting experience within a Professional Services firm and experience of working in an-house tax team preferred
• Relevant recognized qualification (ACA, CTA, or equivalent)
• Process and improvement-oriented
• Team player with strong work ethic
• Detail oriented; demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent analytical skills and judgment
• Strong technical proficiency with MS Excel
• Ability to multi-task as well as meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of Workday preferred