Fund Services Tax, VP EMEA (FTC 12 months)

State Street is hiring a Fund Services Tax, VP EMEA (FTC 12 months) in London, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on State Street.

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The posting mentions tax advisory, fund tax and custody tax among its tools and skills.
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Lead regional fund and custody tax strategy, product development, and risk oversight in a 12-month fixed term role at State Street.

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Division: Investment Services

Position: EMEA Tax Product, 12 month maternity cover

Location: UK (London)

We’re looking for someone with a tax advisory background who can blend strong tax technical interpretation with commercial pragmatism for a fixed term 12 month maternity cover position. You will be of flexible disposition and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where your responsibility spans across major projects, product and service design, tax technical risk oversight and direct contact with clients across the EMEA region and beyond.

Job Specifications:

Work closely with partners in Product, Operations, Technology and Corporate functions to execute business unit strategy, product and geographic expansion efforts, and a scalable technology and operating model solution.
Engage and develop relationships with key clients and third parties including consultants and tax advisors.
Act as a tax product lead for RFPs and represent State Street in client pitches together with senior business owners. Lead standardisation of custody and funds tax presentations and marketing materials from a global and regional perspective.
Through active engagement with industry associations and private/public forums on tax matters, drive initiatives aimed at simplifying tax operational processes and opportunities for tax optimisation.
Act as the Product lead for any product development requirements arising from new EMEA regulations, including (but not limited to) EU FASTER and German MikaDiv.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of fund or custody tax experience; excellent knowledge of multiple withholding tax and funds tax regimes across the EMEA region.
Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to positively influence colleagues in other functional areas, including non-tax professionals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex tax matters in concise, accurate, layperson terms.
Qualification in tax, law or accounting essential (CTA, legal qualification or CA/CPA)

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Fund Services Tax, VP EMEA (FTC 12 months) at State Street rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Fund Services Tax, VP EMEA (FTC 12 months) is an open job at State Street.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in London, England.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by State Street. Apply on State Street

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