
Tax Specialist, Associate 1
Operating in Europe since 1970 State Street services clients in multiple locations. State Street Bank Poland was established in 2007 in Kraków. Today State Street Bank Poland employs over 2000 staff members at three sites across the city. Our Kraków office provides investment fund accounting and related services to clients of multiple State Street locations and business units across Europe. We offer positions in a challenging, rapidly changing and international environment. There are multiple opportunities to gain experience in diverse areas of the investment fund cycle. State Street offers a significant scope for personal growth and career progression. Throughout your career at State Street you will be provided with a wide range of training opportunities and internal mobility options as well as individual development plans, attractive benefits and an excellent remuneration package. The continuous development of our employees from day one is critical as we continually seek to develop and expand the local management team and create future leaders from within.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a candidate who as part of Custody Tax Services team will be responsible for identifying tax reduction or reclaim opportunities for our clients and ensuring accurate documentation is delivered to tax authorities in a timely manner. Tax Specialist analyzes the received documentation or prepares the one required by tax authorities, making sure any discrepancy or inaccuracy is monitored and resolved professionally
Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible to for:
- Processing tax reclaims for various investment markets for German, Swiss, Austrian, Dutch client base
- Preparing and processing tax documentation for reduction at source / tax exemption purposes on account and investor level
- Reconciliation of tax receivables and investigation of breaks
- Implementation of tax related market changes
- Regular review and verification of tax procedures
- Close collaboration with internal teams in Global Ops and Global Services
What we value:
- Demonstrated communication skills and service orientation
- Proficiency in English
- Professional experience in multicultural environment will be a plus point
- Knowledge of MS Office Applications
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changes
- Team orientation
- Strong sense of quality and commitment to interact with internal clients effectively and professionally
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Appropriate educational training in finance/taxes/accounting business or equivalent experience
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of tax law regulations and market standards over the various countries
WE OFFER:
- Premium life insurance package;
- Employee savings plan;
- VIP medical package;
- International operating environment;
- Language classes;
- Soft skills trainings;
- Technical workshops;
- Development sessions with a mentor;
- Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities
- Technical or leadership career pathway
About State Street
What we do.
State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow.
We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.
We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers
As a first step we ask all candidates to fill out our online application form. Please enclose the CV in English and remember to save this document without any Polish characteristics also in file name.