Group Tax Expert (Tax Guidance)

Your team

The Corporate Functions division groups the non-banking activities of the Pictet group and has more than 600 employees. Managed by specialists who have a thorough knowledge of all business lines, the central functions are divided into various departments: Internal Audit, Communication, Compliance, Corporate Office, Finance, Tax, Legal, Human Resources, Risk and Information Security.

The Group Tax department, based in Geneva, is responsible for managing the Group's tax situation, complying with current legal and regulatory provisions as well as the risk control system, safeguarding Pictet's reputation and maintaining good relations with the various tax authorities.

The Group Tax department is looking for a tax expert to join the Group Tax Guidance team, mainly responsible for ensuring the deployment of tax policies in the Group's various business lines and acting as a tax advisor and guide for these by providing technical support on tax matters.

Your role

• Contribute to fulfilling the mission of the Group Tax Guidance team by supporting the Tax Leaders responsible for the following business lines:
  • Banking operations and fund operations, 
  • Trading,
  • Corporate Functions.
• Conduct research and provide advice on various aspects of Swiss and foreign taxation related to this mission: 
  • direct and indirect taxes (withholding tax, VAT, subscription tax),
  • taxation of structured products and derivatives,
  • transaction taxes,
  • tax reports addressed to fund unit holders.
• Perform tax risk assessments and design risk reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure tax aspects are taken into account.
• Participate in defining tax policies and procedures applied within the Group.
• Monitor developments in tax law and regulations.

Your profile

• University degree in law or economics.
• Between 5 and 10 years of experience in the field of taxation.
• Experience gained in a law firm or one of the Big Four consulting firms: an asset.
• Ability to work independently, showing initiative.
• Analytical mindset, combined with a willingness to solve problems and challenge the status quo.
• Knowledge of banking operations and administration of Swiss and Luxembourg investment funds.
• Willingness to learn and acquire in-depth understanding in technical areas.
• Proficiency in common MS Office applications.
• Fluency in French and English is essential; knowledge of German is a plus.

Ref. GTE/LJ/FLH

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.