Direct Tax Specialist

**Learn. Develop. Grow. But always: Share value**:
Join our international team that drives positive change, united by a spirit of openness and curiosity. We empower you to have an impact and to grow - personally and professionally. With us, you work at the heart of financial systems and evolve the way markets operate. We’re excited about the future because we are the ones shaping it. Let´s do this together by sharing value

**Who we are**:
Tracing its origins to 1585, Deutsche Börse Group has become one of the world’s leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. In this role, we provide investors, financial institutions and companies access to global capital markets. What’s your part in all this? With your commitment you contribute to the success of our unique business model: offering a wide range of products, services and technologies for security, transparency and integrity on the markets. By creating trust in the markets of today and tomorrow we foster growth and contribute to the prosperity of future generations.

Luxembourg

**Your career at Deutsche Börse Group**:
**Your area of work**:
You will be based in Luxembourg and be part of our tax team, primarily in charge of the Luxembourg based entities of Group Deutsche Börse (direct tax) including their foreign branches. You will work closely with the existing team of tax specialists based mainly in Luxembourg and Germany and collaborate with other relevant stakeholders, including Accounting, Billing and Controlling.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Supporting the corporate tax function with the direct tax compliance related to our Luxembourg Group companies, including corporate tax returns, WHT declarations and tax assessments;
- Support with the monthly closing, i.e. calculation of tax provisions for current and deferred taxes under LuxGAAP, IFRS and Pillar 2, and related tax accounting adjustments;
- Support on specific tax related matters such as the Luxembourg IP box regime, R&D incentives in Luxembourg (Investment Tax Credit for digital innovation) and abroad;
- Be a contact person for domestic and foreign Group companies regarding direct tax related queries, be part in ad hoc projects and assess, evaluate and advise on local and international direct tax issues including preparation / review of professional tax memorandums;
- Supporting international projects such as intra-group restructurings and assisting in the assessment of operational implications and providing practical advice;
- Coordinate with local tax authorities, statutory and internal auditors;
- Reviewing and monitoring changes in tax legislations, regulations, and litigations;
- Proactively identifying, and reporting tax risks throughout the Group;
- Implement, monitor and update existing processes including automated controls in SAP S/4HANA to enhance efficiency and to ensure tax compliance;
- Be willing to support on indirect tax and transfer pricing related topics, if required.

**Your profile**:

- Degree in business administration, economics or law, ideally with a major in tax;
- Ideally post-graduate tax degree;
- Professional knowledge of the Luxembourg and European tax environment and experience in working with local tax authorities;
- Experience in Luxembourg GAAP, IFRS and deferred taxation;
- At least 5 years of relevant experience as a tax professional preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns for Luxembourg companies. (A big 4 experience is an advantage);
- Be able to understand IT related projects, liaise with people from various professional backgrounds and to translate their input into a tax/legal view.
- Familiarity with the tax challenges within an international organization;
- Chamber of Commerce Cycle A and Cycle B Diplomas (or their English equivalent);
- Fluent in English and ideally good comprehension of German or French;
- Proficiency in SAP or comparable systems and MS Office, in particular strong Excel skills.

Additionally, you need to be a team player with good communication skills, highly motivated, flexible and a pro-active self-starter.

**Why Deutsche Börse Group?**:
**Mobility**:
We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

**Work environment**:
Collaboration, communication, or deep focus - in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

**Health and wellbeing**:
We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

**Financial stability**:
We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

**Hybrid work**:
Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid worki