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Senior Tax Manager
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Senior Tax Manager

Optiver is looking for our next Senior Tax Manager to join the APAC Tax team.

 

WHO WE ARE:

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. For over 35 years, Optiver has been improving financial markets around the world, making them more transparent and efficient for all participants. With more than 1,600 employees in offices around the world, we’re united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and thorough risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world, we actively trade on 70+ exchanges, where we’re trusted to always provide accurate buy and sell pricing – no matter the market conditions.

 

Optiver’s Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver’s APAC head office. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Reporting to the Head of Tax APAC, the Tax Manager will be responsible for:

  • Providing advice across the business on a varied range of taxes across APAC.
  • Analyse the tax implications of new products and strategies, particularly on securities trading related operational taxes such as withholding taxes, stamp duties and financial transaction taxes.
  • Partner with Trading and other Control departments (such as Finance, Legal, Middle Office etc.) to analyse the local country and international tax implications of new business initiatives, products and strategies to be traded.
  • Manage key stakeholders within the business (Trading, IT, Regional Management and Local Country Management Teams, and other Control departments), external tax advisors, external & internal auditors and various APAC revenue authorities.
  • Manage relationships with and prepare responses to revenue authority queries.
  • Keep up to date with changes in legislation / developments from the OECD.
  • Assist with income tax compliance for various entities within APAC and help ensure all relevant fillings are done in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Share knowledge, present training and provide guidance to other Control departments and the business to build awareness of tax requirements.

 

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

Optiver needs our next Senior Tax Manager to be someone with:

  • 5 to 10 years’ experience in tax (within a Big 4, tax team of a large corporate or revenue authority.
  • Relevant professional qualifications (CA/CPA/Master of Tax) preferred.
  • Financial services experience and an interest in trading and global markets will be beneficial.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise
  • Flexible and resilient attitude

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment
  • Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
  • Regular social events including an annual company trip
  • A work-from-home allowance and support
  • Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

 

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