Job Title: VP Tax Operations
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid – 4 days onsite) Full-time
Competitive salary: (dependent on experience)
We are partnering with a leading global financial services institution to hire an experienced Vice President – Tax Operations professional to join a high-impact operations function within a global custody and wealth services environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a critical tax operations team, drive operational excellence, strengthen controls, and contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives within a globally recognised organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Tax Operations across global withholding tax, tax treaties, Relief at Source, Tax Reclaims, FATCA/CRS (AEOI), 1446f, and tax form validation
• Provide hands-on oversight of day-to-day operational processing, reconciliations, controls, and client service delivery
• Drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve complex issues and enhance service delivery
• Lead, coach, and develop operational teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Collaborate across Operations, Technology, Risk, and Client Service functions to strengthen controls and support strategic objectives
Key Requirements
• Strong Financial Services Operations experience
• Tax Operations expertise covering withholding tax, tax reclaims, FATCA/CRS, 1446f, and tax form validation
• Good understanding of Dividends and Corporate Actions
• Strong reconciliation and Excel skills
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Experience driving process improvements, automation, and operational transformation
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, high-volume operational environments
About the Organisation
Our client is a globally recognised financial institution operating at the centre of the financial services ecosystem, delivering world-class custody, asset servicing, settlement, and investment operations solutions across international markets.
Why Join?
• Lead a high-profile operational function
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work within a globally recognised organisation
• Strong focus on technology, automation, and AI-enabled operations
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities
Eligibility
• Applicants must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role, now or in the future.
• We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate long-term eligibility to work in the UK without requiring future sponsorship.
📧 To apply or discuss confidentially, please contact:
mdhas@atriumglobal.com