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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President to join our Client Tax team. This role can be located in Frankfurt.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Support the Custody Tax Onboarding for German, Lux and UK Funds including new builds and service requirements
- Engage with clients on market developments across global markets and delivery of custody tax services for German, Luxembourg and UK Funds
- Perform withholding tax oversight across multiple third-parties including custodians and vendors
- Collaborate with vendor or Financial Transaction Taxes (FTT) review, calculation and filing services
- Serve as the point of contact for client tax inquiries, acting as liaison on withholding-tax rules and processes across key markets and guiding them through completion and submission of tax forms
- Provision of tax technical support to internal business and collaborate with internal stakeholders to interpret market developments and tax legislation changes, translating them into updates to internal controls and workflows.
- Work in a multi-disciplined team located across various time-zones.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
Minimum of 3-5 years Custody Tax experience across global markets covering withholding taxes, FTT and other securities taxes
Experience directly servicing large asset manager clients. Specific knowledge of mutual funds established in Germany, Luxembourg and the UK preferred.
Experience in vendor management would be beneficial
Strong written and verbal communication skills, evidencing extensive direct client engagement
Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)
Proficient user for MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience of Agile methodologies and tools including JIRA preferred
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BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 3-5 years custody tax experience across global markets covering withholding taxes, FTT and other securities taxes
- Experience directly servicing large asset manager clients
- Specific knowledge of mutual funds established in Germany, Luxembourg and the UK
- Experience in vendor management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with extensive direct client engagement
- Fluency in German and English (spoken and written)
- Proficient user of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience of Agile methodologies and tools, including JIRA
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive options with a $0‑premium plan for eligible lower earners, expanded mental‑health support with personalized therapy, and strong income protection through short‑ and long‑term disability. These features have been recently enhanced and are paired with dental and vision coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides 16 weeks of fully paid time for all parents, with added support such as adoption assistance. This breadth offers strong coverage for major family events.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes a company match and Roth options to support long‑term savings. Additional financial programs like tuition assistance and savings vehicles complement retirement readiness.
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