Tax Senior Manager

Who We Are.
Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai.
Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management.
By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.
We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.
In Asia Pacific, Optiver was one of the first global market makers to establish a presence in the region, with the incorporation our Sydney office in 1996.
Since then, we have expanded our footprint by establishing offices in Taipei (2005), Hong Kong (2007), Shanghai (2012) and Singapore (2021).
The business in Mumbai is newly established and deemed to be an integral part of the APAC strategy, with an anticipation of significant growth over the coming years.
What You'll Do.
The key functions you will be responsible for include: Manage direct tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing compliance obligations for India based entities.
Drive process improvements including identifying and implementing automation solutions for compliance obligations.
Manage key stakeholders within the business and externally such as tax advisors and auditors.
Manage the relationship with and prepare responses to queries from the Indian tax authority.
Partner with Trading, Technology and other Control and Business Support departments to analyse the Indian tax implications of new business initiatives, products and strategies to be traded.
Keep up to date with changes in local legislation and other developments such as the OECD etc Share knowledge, present training, and provide guidance to build awareness of tax requirements.
Who You Are.
Optiver needs our next Tax Senior Manager to be ambitious, eager to learn about Optivers business and develop their technical capabilities: Minimum 10 years of experience in tax (within a Big 4 or tax team of a large corporate).
Relevant professional qualifications (CA/CPA/Master of Tax) preferred.
Financial services experience and an interest in trading and global markets will be beneficial.
Strong ability to conduct independent research as well as considering the long-term impact of the advice you give to the business stakeholders.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong growth mindset and desire to develop your career.
Proactive and ability to take ownership of projects and new business initiatives.
What You'll Get.
The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment.
Competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure.
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.
Competitive benefits.
A work-from-home allowance and support.
As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone.
We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive.
Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process.
We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.