Tax Operations – India Lead, VP

• Tax Operations is a core function within Margin Treasury and Tax Operations, responsible for managing and supporting all operational tax processes for Deutsche Bank AG and its associated entities.
• The team ensures compliance with global tax regulations and primarily supports the Corporate Bank and Investment Bank divisions.

• Transactional Taxes – including Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), Withholding Taxes, and Stamp Duty.
• Cost Basis – managing client tax lot allocations and market/client transfer statements.
• Derivative Tax – covering tax implications on derivative instruments.
• FATCA & CRS – ensuring compliance with U.S. and global tax transparency regulations.
• Tax Reclaims – managing relief at source and post-payment reclaims

• Tax Due Diligence (TDD) – encompassing validation of tax documentation, client self-certification, and classification.
• Regulatory Reporting – including FATCA, CRS, Chapter 3/61, and other jurisdictional filings.
• Reconciliation and Payments – ensuring accurate tax application and alignment between Deutsche Bank systems and tax authorities.
• Audit and Risk Management – supporting internal and external audits, and maintaining robust control frameworks

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as a SME across operational tax processes including FATCA, CRS, Chapter 3 Reporting, Withholding Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Transaction Tax, Cost Basis, Stamp Tax, Tax Reclaims/Relief at Source, tax payments to authorities, and Tax Due Diligence (TDD)—covering client classification, self-certification validation, and documentation review.
• Regulatory Awareness: Stay abreast of market and regulatory changes impacting tax operations; ensure timely communication and implementation of necessary changes.
• Risk & Controls: Monitor risk and control indicators, maintain robust mitigation processes, and escalate incidents to senior management promptly.
• Project Management: Lead initiatives to implement new regulatory requirements and technology-driven process enhancements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across Business, Technology, Operations, Clients, Agent Banks, Risk, and Group Tax.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee tax processing activities across all sub-processes, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership to India Tax Ops and Tax Due Diligence teams, support issue resolution, and foster collaboration across locations.
• Client Service: Ensure timely and effective resolution of internal and external client queries.
• Process Optimization: Review and redesign processes for efficiency and cost savings; collaborate with tech teams to automate and streamline workflows.
• MIS & Reporting: Produce and present India Tax Operations MIS to senior management for strategic insights.
• Collaboration: Work closely with global operations teams to ensure tax processes align with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Support & Guidance: Assist teams with operational tax queries and ensure consistent execution across supported businesses.

• Graduate with an excellent academic record and over 15 years of experience in the Banking and Finance industry. Prior experience or understanding of Custody and Asset Services is preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of global tax regulations and operational tax processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory trends and business banking products.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Effective communicator with experience managing global stakeholder relationships in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to questioning and improving existing practices.
• Skilled in project management, regulatory implementation, and process optimization.
• Proficient in MS Office; adept at organizing, planning, and multitasking.
• Self-motivated, independent, and a committed team player.

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

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