VP, Regional Tax Specialist (International Wealth Management)

About the role

Nomura's Finance department covers financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury and capital management. As the Wealth Management business in Asia-Pacific expands, tax efficiency is critical to profitability, regulatory compliance and client trust. The Regional Tax Specialist (International Wealth Management) is a licensed role based in Singapore, working alongside the Regional Head of Tax and the global tax management group. The incumbent is expected to come from a tax advisory background in the Asia region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory support to the front office on transactions in the Wealth Management business, including new products and transactions across Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan)
• Respond to general tax enquiries from the business and corporate tax functions
• Maintain regular contact with business stakeholders, presenting and discussing tax news and developments affecting them
• Support policy and advise on operational transactional tax risks and processes
• Run tax projects implementing policies to comply with new tax rules
• Work within the firm's tax risk appetite and collaborate with Financial Control, Product Control, Legal, Compliance and Operations
• Support transfer pricing calculations, reviews and policy
• Work autonomously as part of the regional and global tax team

Required profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years' experience as a Tax Specialist in an international accounting firm and/or financial institution
• Minimum 8 years' experience advising on products and transactions, including operational tax risks, for Private Bank and Wealth Management
• Regional knowledge of corporate tax, indirect tax (GST/VAT) and transfer pricing in Asia-Pacific
• Experience with FATCA and CRS, Trust Taxation, GST/VAT and US Qualified Intermediary regulations
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage special projects and transition them to business leaders