United Kingdom

Finance, Process, project and program management

Asset Management

Your role

Are you passionate about global tax regulation and regulatory change? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of tax expertise, business strategy and international collaboration?

We are looking for Tax Specialist to:

• lead tax regulatory change programs across the UBS Asset Management division globally. This requires a tax specialist with regulatory and change management experience, and monitor any tax developments which will have an impact on the Asset Management division and take the lead on driving implementation, working with the relevant functional regulatory change teams.
• manage and direct the appointment of external advisors if required in relation to tax regulatory change programs, and assist in any regulatory projects where a tax expert is required (e.g. BEPS, ATAD 3, TRACE, FATCA, CRS, CARF, s871m, US PTP, Financial Transaction Tax).
• lead AM cross border tax advisory and control support for the UBS Asset Management division globally, and ensure that the AM business adhere to the Group Tax policies and supplements.
• build and maintain relationships with senior management and UBS Group stakeholders to establish and communicate tax priorities based on changing regulatory environments.
• engage the business in tax regulatory matters, reconciling the competing imperatives of the management of tax risk with commercial and regulatory drivers of the business, and provide the business with regular updates and training on tax and regulatory developments.
• build and maintain relationships with UBS Group functions (e.g. Finance/Legal) and other UBS divisions (Investment Bank and Wealth Management).

Job Reference #

337499BR

City

London

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

The role will be in the AM business division (within the AM COO Area) and will report to the Global Head of AM Traditional Tax who is located in Hong Kong. As well as working closely with the AM business, the job holder will work with the global AM Tax team as well as with the UBS Group Tax colleagues.

Your expertise

• ideally 6+ years of experience in tax, regulatory or advisory roles within Financial Services, with a strong focus on regulatory change.
• a recognised professional qualification (e.g. chartered accountant, chartered tax advisor, tax lawyer or equivalent) or a legal/regulatory background with strong tax exposure
• hands on experience monitoring tax regulations and delivering tax or regulatory change programs
• solid global experience within Financial Services, ideally Asset Management
• strong knowledge of key international tax and regulatory topics such as BEPS, ATAD 3, TRACE, FATCA, CRS, CARF, DAC 6, US PTP or financial transaction taxes
• experience advising on cross border tax matters, including permanent establishment risk in a financial services context
• excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• a forward looking mindset, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
• fluency in written and spoken English is required; German language skills are an advantage.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.