- New York, United States
- Permanent contract
- Legal / Tax / Insurance
- Provide tax advisory services to SG business lines and other SG stakeholders related to activities originating within and outside the United States. Liaise with external advisers as necessary to validate positions that lack clarity or involve advice or certain types of communications to clients.
- Assist in evaluating the tax implications of new products, risks and requirements of products proposed by the various business lines. In this regard, meet with front office personnel throughout the development process to provide advice and feedback with respect to these products. Update and expand tax policies (, equity swaps policy, fixed income product policies). As part of our Global Tax commitment, monitor ongoing compliance with such policies and advice. Learn about the business strategies and goals of various desks. Summarize relevant tax issues for presentation to the head of tax.
- Represent SG at Industry Lobbying Efforts (ISDA, SIFMA, IIB, etc.) and represent SG in government meetings.
- Review tax provisions in ISDAs, GMSLAs, GMRAs, credit facilities, etc. and propose changes as appropriate, applying SG's global policies in conjunction with US tax rules. Negotiate provisions with counterparties as necessary.
- Support Tax Team on complex tax issues including analysis and research related to restructurings and new business initiatives; analysis of new federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, rulings, and procedures to determine their impact on the group; and assist in evaluating the tax effects of various proposals and planning ideas. Advise on and document positions affecting SG's own tax return, including by drafting legal memoranda.
- Work with the tax team in the development/implementation of strategies aimed at achieving tax efficiencies and maximizing the benefit of the Bank's tax attributes.
- Ensure new members of the legal department and relevant front office teams receive appropriate tax training.
- JD Degree from a well-regarded 4-year college/university
- English fluency required, French fluency desired
- Tax Advisory experience working with law firm, accounting firm or major financial institution
- Specialization in the taxation of financial products
- Diligent work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability and willingness to learn new and unfamiliar areas of business
- Flexible and creative personality, adaptable to changing business and product mix
- Strong client service mentality
- Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively respond to and service demanding clients
Senior Tax Advisory SpecialistPermanent contractNew York, United States - Société Générale Assurances
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Senior Tax Advisory Specialist
Permanent contract|New York|Legal / Tax / InsuranceSenior Tax Advisory Specialist
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DIVISION DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Legal Department is to protect Societe Generale from legal, regulatory, reputational, and other risks, while at the same time assisting the business units in the achievement of their legitimate business interests by providing effective and quality legal services and advice, drafting and reviewing legal documentation and ensuring that business is conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Legal Department is also responsible for (a) overseeing litigation, enforcement actions and investigations; (b) promoting strong and ethical legal culture within the Americas; and (c) identifying and mitigating legal risk arising. The members of the Canadian Legal Department work closely with the American Legal Department as we form the Americas Legal Group, and thereby collaborate on regional projects and strive to align on key principles, policies and procedures, and on cross-border business transactions and activities.
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