Tax Manager

BHFT

We are seeking for a Tax Manager with expertise in international taxation and a deep understanding of the financial markets. This role is critical in ensuring tax compliance and optimizing tax strategies for our group entities in multiple jurisdictions, including the USA, UAE, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong.

The ideal candidate will have experience in taxation for groups involved in trading financial instruments (e.g., securities, derivatives) and cryptocurrencies. They will also be responsible for developing and maintaining transfer pricing policies, managing tax implications of intellectual property (IP) creation and usage, and ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations across our operating markets.

The tax manager will be working closely with the Head of Finance, Legal counsel, and external advisors to ensure robust tax risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Advisory:

• Manage and ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations in the USA, UAE, Switzerland, Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong.
• Advise on tax implications of group-wide operations, including trading, revenue generation, profit distributions and business expansions into new markets.

Tax Planning and Optimization:

• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for trading activities in traditional and cryptocurrency markets.
• Provide detailed tax analysis and planning for income derived from financial instruments traded in Europe, the USA, India, China, Brazil, and other markets.

Transfer Pricing:

• Design, implement, and maintain transfer pricing policies aligned with international guidelines.
• Support documentation and reporting requirements for intercompany transactions.

Project-Based Tax Strategy:

• Assess and outline tax obligations for new trading markets or business lines (e.g., entering the Indian securities market).
• Analyze tax impacts of high-frequency trading (HFT) operations (preferred experience).

Intellectual Property (IP) Taxation:

• Oversee tax implications related to the creation, ownership, and usage of intellectual property.

Managing External Service Providers and Consultants:

• Identify, evaluate, and engage external tax advisors and consultants in various jurisdictions if required.
• Ensure the selection of cost-effective yet high-quality solutions for tax compliance and advisory services.
• Oversee and control the work of external service providers, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with the company s objectives.
• Continuously assess and optimize relationships with service providers to ensure value for money and adherence to best practices.