European Tax Manager

Company

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:
JEF), a diversified financial services company.

Team

Jefferies’ International Tax Department currently consists of 5 staff based in London;
with the Global Tax team of 25 tax professionals based in the United States. The International Tax Department is responsible for tax matters for Jefferies’ entities and branches in Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as providing support to the Global Tax team in New York on cross-border projects. The Head of International Tax reports to the International CEO and the Global Head of Tax.

The International Tax Department works collaboratively with the Global Tax Department, but also closely with other departments (e.G., Front Office business units, Finance, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Treasury, Operations and Human Resources) and external stakeholders including HMRC, IRD, IRAS etc. and external auditors.

Role

This is a new role created in response to the expansion of the firm’s business. The European Tax Manager will work with all members of the International Tax team in London on a range of tax matters affecting the region.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are:

• assessing new business initiatives;
  
• assisting on projects (e.G., transfer pricing, group restructuring and assessment of opportunities for the wider group);
  
• assisting withconsulting projects;
  
• reviewing tax computations and returns prepared by external advisors;
  
• preparation ofmonthly, quarterly and year-end tax provisions for continental Europe;
  
• preparation ofETR calculations for continental Europe;
  and
• review/prepare monthly current/deferred tax calculations and quarterly/annual reporting packages for continental Europe.

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• a good team player, positive attitude and with strong communication skills including fluency in German
• strong technical skills (including knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS principles) and keen to develop further;
  
• ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to escalate;
  
• project management skills, plan and prioritise work and meet deadlines;
  
• should be a qualified tax professional;
  
• experience with Alteryx and Power BI would be desirable but not required;
  and
• relevant FS sector experience considered an asset.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital, family and social status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, trade union membership or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations or adjustments to individuals with qualified disabilities, as appropriate, under applicable law.

It is currently Jefferies’ policy that in order to enter any Jefferies office or participate in any Jefferies or client event in person, all employees be fully vaccinated and with a booster against COVID-19, or if they are not fully vaccinated with a booster, then on the morning of each day, all employees must test negative for COVID-19. Your acceptance of an offer means that you will comply with this policy and any amendments. You will be advised by your manager of your anticipated schedule to be in the office.