VP Tax Counsel — ETF & Fund Advisory

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in New York, NY is seeking a tax professional to provide strategic advisory coverage for the firm’s regulated funds business within Asset and Wealth Management, focusing on ETFs and mutual funds and the taxation of RICs and financial products.

You will partner with business, legal, and operations teams on fund structuring, tax risk management, and compliance, translating complex tax issues into actionable business guidance for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong tax technical skills in taxation of RICs and financial products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to balance technical tax requirements with commercial objectives and provide practical, business-oriented advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax structuring of Goldman Sachs-managed regulated funds (ETFs and mutual funds).
• Handle tax inquiries from businesses regarding funds and investment products.
• Coordinate with outside tax counsel, accounting firms, and internal stakeholders for tax planning and risk controls.
• Act as a risk manager by monitoring tax regulatory developments and compliance obligations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve fund operational processes with tax touchpoints.
• Monitor changes in tax law to inform planning, risk management, and strategy.

Skills

Tax advisory

Communication skills

Business-oriented

Education

JD or advanced accounting degree

Job description

Goldman Sachs in New York, NY is seeking a tax professional to provide strategic advisory coverage for the firm’s regulated funds business within Asset and Wealth Management, focusing on ETFs and mutual funds and the taxation of RICs and financial products.

You will partner with business, legal, and operations teams on fund structuring, tax risk management, and compliance, translating complex tax issues into actionable business guidance for senior stakeholders.