Tax Specialist | London, UK

Qube Research and Technologies; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Tax Specialist with U.S. tax experience to join their Finance team. This role involves coordinating with external tax preparers, monitoring U.S. investment portfolios, and ensuring compliance with various tax regimes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in U.S. tax law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. This innovative firm values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of U.S. tax experience in Big 4 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. partnership and corporate tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external tax preparers and review U.S. tax filings.
• Assist with compliance for U.S. and international withholding tax regimes.

Skills

U.S. tax experience

Communication skills

Project management

Knowledge of U.S. partnership tax rules

Knowledge of global withholding tax regimes

Education

U.S. CPA

Enrolled Agent (EA)

Job description

Tax Specialist

Qube Research and Technologies London, United Kingdom

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

We are hiring a Tax Specialist with U.S. tax experience to join our Finance team and support global tax compliance, reporting and operational tax processes.

Your future role within QRT:

• Coordinate with external tax preparers and review U.S. federal and state/local tax filings (Forms 1065, 1120, 5471, 8865, 1042, PFIC reporting, etc.), with additional support on international/non-U.S. tax filings.
• Monitor and advise on FIRPTA, USRPHC status, and Section 302 redemption events for U.S. investment portfolios.
• Assist with compliance for U.S. and international withholding tax regimes, including Chapters 3 and 4, FATCA, and CRS.
• Support the completion and submission of withholding tax exemption forms (e.g., W-8BEN-E, treaty forms, and equivalents in other jurisdictions).
• Liaise with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure proper documentation and withholding positions across jurisdictions.
• Research and engage with external tax advisors on U.S. and international tax technical matters.
  Monitor, track, and assess developments in U.S. and global tax law.
• Contribute to internal tax policies, controls, process automation, and documentation.
• 4+ years of U.S. tax experience in Big 4 or equivalent, with a financial services focus (e.g., hedge fund, PE, or VC) or a similar role in a financial services firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. partnership and corporate tax rules.
• Experience with international tax matters is a plus.
• Working knowledge with FIRPTA, USRPHC, and Section 302 rules preferred.
• Familiarity with global withholding tax regimes and documentation requirements (e.g., W-8 series, 1042-S, foreign tax forms) preferred.
• U.S. CPA (preferred) or Enrolled Agent (EA) qualification.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Team player and able to work independently in an international environment.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

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