Vice President- U.S. Information Withholding & Reporting and Front Office Tax Advisory Support

About the Role

This VP‑level position reports to the Head of Front Office Tax Advisory on the US Tax team. Successful candidates will have experience with US taxation of banks and broker‑dealers, strong knowledge of US information reporting and withholding rules (including but not limited to Chapters 3, 4, 61 and the QI Agreement – US IRW), and an interest in developing expertise on taxation of financial products and other US federal, state, and local tax matters.

Candidate Success Factors

• Results and Impact: Able to influence peers and team; demonstrates good judgement on high‑complexity decisions; exercises appropriate autonomy; drives outcomes that meaningfully affect the team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Creates trust with colleagues; acts in a leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: Builds relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients; interacts regularly with management and department leaders; influences stakeholders at the team level.
• Compliance Culture and Conduct: Takes full responsibility for personal actions; demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts; perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise front‑office teams, management, and tax operations on US IRW matters, and update the global organization on legal changes and compliance requirements.
• Review new business initiatives or transactions for US tax considerations (including US IRW) and provide technical tax advice on structuring and implementation.
• Develop global tax‑technical policies and guidance for Group entities, including Qualified Intermediaries (QI), and maintain them through coordination with tax operations and global Compliance teams.
• Lead domestic and global training on US IRW tax‑technical matters.
• Coordinate closely with the US Tax Team to support tax return filings and audit topics related to US IRW.
• Perform assigned secondary tax controls, assist in reviewing and implementing global control plans, and ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Review and negotiate US tax provisions in market‑standard agreements in coordination with the Legal Department and relevant front‑office teams.
• Engage external advisers, as necessary, to validate guidance provided to internal or external stakeholders.
• Serve as the principal point of contact to the IRS on behalf of the Group entities for all US IRW compliance matters.
• Represent BNP Paribas on US IRW matters at industry advocacy groups.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 4–7 years of related experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or major financial institution.
• Juris Doctor, CPA and/or master’s degree in taxation.
• Professional standing with strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong intuitive reasoning and project‑management abilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and research skills.
• High motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of financial products.
• Ability to explain complex US tax rules to non‑tax professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• LL.M. degree.

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this position is $130,000 – $185,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as relevant skills/experience, tenure, internal peer salaries, performance, business line, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Backup childcare
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Mental health support
• Paid time off
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus (details provided during hiring)

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a leading European bank with an international presence across the US, EMEA, and APAC. The firm operates in 65 countries with nearly 190,000 employees, including over 3,500 in the United States across 10 states. BNP Paribas offers a full value chain for clients—from trading to financing, clearing, and custody—leveraging its European roots and global network. The company is committed to responsible and sustainable leadership, fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Groups. Robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities are provided to help employees grow and thrive.