Manager Tax, Global Wealth & Asset Management EMEA in London

Manulife Investment Management (MIM) is the global investment management arm of Manulife, operating as John Hancock in the U.S. With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, MIM delivers diversified investment solutions spanning public and private markets—including equities, fixed income, real estate, mortgages, timber, agriculture, and structured products.

We are hiring for a Manager, Tax Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) EMEA role within Manulife Investment Management (Europe) Limited, an FCA‑regulated investment firm based in London with a distribution subsidiary in Zurich. Our EMEA footprint also includes a UCITS & AIF management company in Ireland, with a branch in Germany. In 2024, the Company expanded significantly through the acquisition of CQS Management Limited, strengthening investment management and distribution capabilities in both the UK and the US. With 30 years of operations in the region, we continue to manage and distribute investment products across the UK, Ireland (including Germany), and Switzerland.

The Manager, Tax GWAM EMEA will report directly to the Company’s CFO while working closely with Tax teams across CQS and Manulife Group Tax. This role is responsible for preparing and filing all tax-related returns for the Company and its subsidiaries and branches, as well as overseeing tax planning and monitoring tax risk. The successful candidate will collaborate with Financial Controllers across GWAM EMEA to support regional finance and tax objectives. While part of the broader Manulife Group Tax function, the role will have a dedicated regional focus and a functional reporting line to the Head of Tax at CQS.

Position Responsibilities:

• Corporation Tax: Prepare the draft Corporation Tax returns for the Company, and its Manulife subsidiaries / sister companies and branches in EMEA. This will include liaising with external professional tax advisers and making sure filing is completed with tax authorities by respective deadlines.
• VAT: Preparing and filing VAT returns in various countries and ensuring any partial exemption calculations are up to date and maximizing recovery rate while complying with VAT law and regulations.
• Income Tax: Provide advice on income and social security matters affecting employees and employers. Calculating amounts due and filing annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA). Ensuring benefits are accurately incorporated in tax reporting e.g., via P11D to HMRC in UK, Share Plan Reporting etc.
• Transfer Pricing Policies and Documentation: Work with CQS and Group Tax colleagues to ensure that Transfer Pricing documentation is in place for all legal entities and that such documentation is reviewed at least annually and is able to bear scrutiny from Tax Authorities.
• Tax Planning and Risk: Monitor tax risk across the spectrum of taxes. Work to minimise tax liability while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. While external professional tax support is available and utilised, the successful applicant will work with external advisers to control cost thereof.
• FATCA, CRS, CbCR: Ensure that the entities for which the successful applicant is responsible are compliant with FATCA, CRS, CbCR and similar laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CGA, CMA or CPA).
• 5+ years of finance/accounting experience with tax specialization.
• A professional tax qualification such as ATT or CTA would be advantageous.
• Investment management industry experience and a strong understanding of investment funds and fund accounting.
• Previous experience in a regulated asset manager, including strong knowledge of taxation including corporate tax, VAT, income tax (e.g. PSA), share plan reporting, transfer pricing policy and documentation in UK but ideally covering other European countries. Knowledge of Ireland, Switzerland and Germany tax regimes would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in working with senior management and various business partners to become a trusted business advisor and deliver results.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Initiative to explore new ideas and propose process re-engineering.

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock: Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid