Tax-bengaluru-senior Associate-tax Processing

Job Category Senior Associate YOUR IMPACT At Goldman Sachs joining the Tax Operations team offers a compelling opportunity to contribute significantly to critical regulatory implementations within a challenging and evolving financial landscape This role is designed for a dedicated professional eager to advance their career while engaging in a diverse and highly rewarding function This position is integral to a global team where you will actively drive strategic initiatives in a continually transforming environment We seek an energetic enthusiastic and driven individual who thrives on dynamic challenges and is committed to realizing their full potential OUR IMPACT The Tax Operations at Goldman Sachs is a dynamic and multi-faceted core function Operations professionals are integral to developing and continually enhancing the processes controls and systems that ensure accuracy timeliness and integrity across all business flows thereby providing essential risk management and preserving the firm s reputation Within this critical division Tax Operations functions as a cross-product team directly contributing to the firm s success This team is responsible for analyzing and supporting the firm s activities operations reporting obligations and transactions meticulously evaluating tax consequences and mitigating reputational risks Key responsibilities include comprehensive Tax Reporting Documentation and Withholding support on a global scale maintaining the integrity of the firm s compliance with reporting authorities worldwide and managing inquiries from various business lines HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL You will act as a risk manager for the firm through ongoing assessment and awareness of the tax regulatory environment and the firm s adherence to its regulatory obligations Industrialise and automate processes and ensure effective controls are implemented Perform review of EMEA Tax reclaim voucher documentation Review and interpret market updates to evaluate tax impact and outline operational proposals as to how we should adapt to that change Partner with key stakeholders within Operations Global Markets Trading Corporate Tax and Technology You will have excellent opportunities to develop your career as regulatory change management is at the forefront of the firm s strategy and the industry SKILLS EXPERIENCE WE RE LOOKING FOR - BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Operations Experience A minimum of 5-7 years of proven post graduate experience in a similar operations role preferably within a financial services institution or a dedicated tax operations function Superior Analytical Problem-Solving Capabilities Proficiency in identifying root causes developing innovative solutions and meticulously documenting procedures and outcomes to ensure accuracy and compliance Strong aptitude for navigating intricate workflows within a demanding tax environment Results-Driven Project Management Efficiency Proven capacity to balance and successfully execute multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously while maintaining a strategic long-term focus with strong prioritization skills Influential Communication Stakeholder Engagement Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a track record of effectively presenting complex information influencing decisions and building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across all levels of the organization including senior business leaders Collaborative Teamwork People Acumen Highly collaborative individual who excels at fostering strong working relationships across peer groups and both vertically with management and senior leadership and horizontally with other departments and global teams Advanced Technical Proficiency Essential intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data manipulation reporting and automation Strong command of other Microsoft Office Suite applications Word PowerPoint Outlook is required Adaptability Rapid Learning Agility Possesses a high degree of flexibility and intellectual curiosity with the capacity to quickly learn and adapt to new proprietary systems in a dynamic and fast-paced environment EMEA Regulatory Tax Expertise Direct experience or a strong foundational understanding of tax regulations withholding requirements and financial market operations specifically within the EMEA Europe Middle East and Africa region PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree in accounting finance or business administration Basic understanding about Taxation and financial products Equities Derivatives Bonds etc Prior experience in primary team functions Quick standard reclaim for Major markets RAS Documentation Internal and External Queries and Market watch analysis and Tax Treaty Table update creation of tax vouchers Proficiency in asset servicing and transaction Tax is preferred- involves understanding how corporate actions like dividends and mergers impact tax obligations and the tax implications of different transaction types including those across international borders