International Tax Planning, Managing Director

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Managing Director, International Tax Planning, to join our Corporate Tax team. This role is responsible for a broad range of international corporate tax planning matters, including legal entity structuring and funding, advising on M&A transactions, and overseeing our US-based international tax compliance and provision teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and self-starter with deep expertise in U.S. and international tax matters, and the ability to effectively partner with senior leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Corporate Tax senior management to develop sustainable strategies to manage State Street’s effective tax rate
• Partner with senior management across Finance and Legal to provide tax advice on U.S.-based and global business initiatives
• Research and analyze complex U.S. and international tax issues related to planning initiatives
• Oversee and mentor our team of U.S-based international tax compliance and provision specialists
• Support audit activities and ensure appropriate documentation of tax positions
• Advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions

Qualifications

• JD, CPA, MBA, or Master’s in Tax with strong academic credentials
• 15+ years of experience at a U.S. law firm, public accounting firm, multinational corporation, or combination thereof
• Significant experience advising U.S.-based multinational organizations
• Working knowledge of FAS 109 and FIN 48
• Financial services industry experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior management and stakeholders globally

Benefits

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for. Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.