Interim Tax Professional - #2096574

Your new company
A leading global investment-focused organisation is seeking an experienced Operational Tax Manager to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will be part of a high-performing tax function that plays a critical role in supporting investment operations, regulatory compliance and cross-border tax efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a dynamic, fast-moving environment where your expertise will have immediate impact.
Your new role
As Operational Tax Manager, you will take ownership of key operational tax processes and ensure robust oversight across multiple jurisdictions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and optimising withholding tax (WHT) positions, including relief at source and reclaim processes
• Ensuring accurate application of tax rates globally and resolving discrepancies with custodians and brokers
• Managing relationships with custodians, administrators and external advisors
• Reviewing deliverables, challenging performance and ensuring high-quality outputs
• Supporting compliance with FATCA, CRS and other international reporting regimes
• Providing operational tax input on fund investments, structural changes and instrument taxation
• Supporting private markets teams on WHT flows and fund structures where required
• Ensuring adherence to internal tax policies and governance frameworks
• Providing direct line management, coaching and development to a Tax Associate
• Working independently across Investment, Operations, Finance and Risk to resolve queries and progress tax workstreams

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Strong experience in operational tax, particularly withholding tax and cross-border investment taxation
• Solid understanding of FATCA/CRS and global reporting requirements
• Proven ability to manage custodians, administrators and external advisors
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders across the business
• Experience supporting private markets or fund structures (advantageous)
• A proactive, detail-driven and solutions-focused approach
• Leadership capability, with experience coaching or managing junior team members
• The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and control

What you'll get in return
This job offers the chance to step into a high-impact operational tax role with visibility across the organisation. You will work closely with investment, operational and risk teams, gain exposure to complex cross-border tax matters, and contribute to strengthening tax governance and efficiency. You'll enjoy autonomy, variety and the opportunity to deliver meaningful improvements within a respected, globally active organisation.
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