The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Tax, ETF Tax Planning & Advisory Attorney, Vice President, New York City

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc • $100K — $265K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) or advanced accounting degree required.
  • 5+ years of relevant tax experience in a law or accounting firm or global financial institution.
  • Strong technical skills in taxation of regulated investment companies (RICs) and financial products.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to provide practical, business-oriented tax advice in complex situations.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on tax structuring for Goldman Sachs-managed regulated funds, including ETFs and mutual funds.
  • Manage tax-related inquiries regarding new and existing funds and investment products.
  • Coordinate with outside tax counsel and internal stakeholders for tax planning and compliance.
  • Act as a risk manager by monitoring tax regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in projects to enhance fund operational processes involving tax.
  • Monitor tax law changes to inform planning and business strategy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
  • Wellness offerings to support employee health and well-being.
  • Strong overall employee experience initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

TAX

We're a team of specialists charged with managing the firm's worldwide taxes. We are responsible for tax compliance, financial reporting of taxes, tax planning, business advisory and management of taxing authority examinations. Our work contributes directly to the firm's success, and the division is ideal for creative and collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

Role Overview

Goldman Sachs is seeking a tax professional to provide strategic tax advisory coverage for the firm's regulated funds business in Asset and Wealth Management, including advising on fund strategy and portfolio management for ETFs and mutual funds on the GSAM platform. The role will advise on taxation of regulated investment companies (RICs), financial products and derivatives. The role will partner closely with business, legal, investment, and operations teams on fund structuring and tax risk management across a broad range of funds.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on the tax structuring of Goldman Sachs-managed regulated funds, including ETFs and mutual funds investing across asset classes;
  • Manage tax-related inquiries from the firm's businesses with respect to new and existing funds and investment products;
  • Coordinate and effectively communicate with outside tax counsel, accounting firms, and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate tax planning, risk controls, and compliance;
  • Act as a risk manager through ongoing awareness of the tax regulatory environment and the firm's adherence to its tax compliance obligations;
  • Participate in cross-functional projects to improve fund operational processes and procedures that include tax touchpoints;
  • Monitor tax developments and proposed and actual changes in law and regulation to inform planning, risk management, and business strategy.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) or advanced accounting degree.
  • Experience: 5+ years of relevant tax experience at a nationally recognized law or accounting firm or a peer global financial institution or asset manager.
  • Expertise:
    • Strong tax technical skills in taxation of RICs and/or taxation of financial products.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
    • Ability to balance technical tax requirements with commercial objectives and provide practical, business-oriented advice in complex situations.


Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $100000-$265000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Careers

Join the prestigious team at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a global leader in finance and investments, and propel your career to new heights. Our firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the financial sector.

Work You’ll Do

At Goldman Sachs, you will be part of a dynamic environment that fosters growth, diversity, and professional development. Engage in transformative projects that redefine the landscape of global finance, driven by a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Lead with Innovation and Leadership

Step into a role where your skills will be honed and your leadership capabilities enhanced. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is at the forefront of merging financial expertise with technological innovation, creating a platform for you to lead impactful initiatives.

Join Our Diverse and Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. With employees from various backgrounds, Goldman Sachs thrives on the rich ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings. Here, every team member’s contribution is valued, and every voice is heard.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re seeking full-time employment or looking into internship opportunities, Goldman Sachs offers a range of positions that cater to different skills, experiences, and career aspirations. From analyst to executive positions, discover how you can contribute to our legacy of success.

Networking and Professional Growth

Goldman Sachs is not just a workplace. It is a community where you can build lasting relationships with colleagues and industry leaders. Our networking events, mentorship programs, and professional groups foster connections that can accelerate your career trajectory.

Benefits and Career Development

Invest in your future with Goldman Sachs’ unparalleled employee benefits and career development programs. From comprehensive health benefits to personalized career coaching and leadership training, we ensure that our team is equipped for success, both professionally and personally.

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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
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