Indirect Tax - Tech Analyst

Job Description

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Finance. You have found the right team.

As the Indirect Taxation professional in our Corporate sector, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm

Job responsibilities

• Act as the Tax support team member working closely with the local and global tax team to ensure smooth implementation of the firm’s ongoing or new system changes impacting the tax business. Specific tasks will include, but not limited to;
  • Support the team members in performing different types of testing
  • Working closely with the business and technology on managing defects (identification, getting fixed, retest etc)
  • Assist the team in understanding and documenting the end-to-end impact on the system
  • Ensure issues are raised / escalated and driven through to resolution
  • Ensure risks & dependencies are highlighted, with mitigation options presented
  • Understand, with assistance from tax and data experts, the flow of data and information through JP Morgan’s systems
  • Support the design of the target end state and undertake a gap analysis of the current state and the end state
  • Work with internal and external consultants to help drive the project forward
• Support the Indirect Tax Technology team in the advancement of the long-term VAT technology strategy
• Understand how business led technology programs and system changes impact VAT processes and implementing changes as necessary
• Establish and maintain an effective communication and engagement model with key contacts within various parts of JP Morgan including Tax, Finance and the Lines of Business stakeholders
• Develop new processes and ensure they are clearly documented, communicated and delivered against success criteria
• Assist Local Management with other team initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Graduate with at least 3 to 4 years’ of experience in Indirect Tax compliance and Accounting; CA preferred, though not mandatory
• Good understanding of any country’s VAT / GST Law
• Ability to work with, and use, large amounts of data
• Background in financial services operations is an added plus
• Good analytical skills, a problem solver, logical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written skills with clear, concise & logical documentation
• Good communication, negotiation and relationship management skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Excellent organization & planning skills
• Team player with ability work with colleagues in a collaborative manner, as well as being able to proactively progress multiple tasks independently
• Knowledge of automation tools (Alteryx / Tableau) or experience with Transformation projects is an added plus

About Us

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.