New Graduates - Financial Services Tax | Lisbon Office
Job Description
EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit ('FSO') that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!
The opportunity
EY's FSO tax practice provides comprehensive and specialized tax assistance tailored to the unique needs of the asset management industry. You would join our tax professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced with varied and specialized facets of hedge fund, private equity fund and mutual fund taxation, including fund and organizational structuring, tax minimization planning, on-call advice, and tax compliance.
Your key responsibilities
As a consultant in our practice, you will be responsible for tax compliance and advisory work for clients. You would work with Managers through Partners on key client issues in international and state and local taxation with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives.
Skills and attributes for success
- Solid technical knowledge in the tax area;
- Ability to analyze trading reports for tax character and book tax differences, such as wash sales, constructive sales, straddles, and other securities issues;
- Build impactful relationships with new and existing clients and maintain relationship with firm leadership;
- Create a positive and trusting environment where team members know each other and feel a part of their team;
- Able to identify key tax technical issues and raise the appropriate questions before the work is sent for review to the partner or senior manager and consult when necessary;
- Managing multiple work assignments and deadlines.
To qualify for the role you must have
- A Bachelor's degree and a 0-2 years of related work experience;
Ideally, you'll also have
- Excellent teaming, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills;
- Demonstrated skills in the asset management tax area;
- A thorough understanding of building client relationships.
What we look for
Hard working team player who is comfortable partnering with others as well as working independently. Detailed oriented performer who can multi-task and meet deadlines. Open mindedness and creative solutions to the job every day.
Apply now!