APAC Tax Operations Leader - Manila

126 Northern Operating Srvs Asia; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila is seeking a Senior Tax Operations Leader to head APAC Tax Operations and Client Servicing. You will oversee tax documentation processing, withholding tax setup, tax relief applications, and reclaim services while leading managers and teams to maintain service excellence and risk controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Tax Practice leaders, strong governance, and a culture aligned with Northern Trust values of service and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience leading tax operations and client servicing in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of withholding tax, tax relief, and reclaim processing.
• Proven track record delivering operational performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC Tax Operations and Tax Client Servicing in Manila.
• Manage managers and large teams; drive process improvements.
• Partner with Tax Practice leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and governance across tax operations.
• Promote a culture aligned with service, integrity, and expertise.

Skills

Tax operations knowledge

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk awareness

Data-driven decision-making

Change leadership

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Northern Trust in Manila is seeking a Senior Tax Operations Leader to head APAC Tax Operations and Client Servicing. You will oversee tax documentation processing, withholding tax setup, tax relief applications, and reclaim services while leading managers and teams to maintain service excellence and risk controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Tax Practice leaders, strong governance, and a culture aligned with Northern Trust values of service and integrity.