Head of Product Tax in London

Reference: 4844585Job ID: 5424449Posted: 2026-11-11Closing date: 2027-02-09Location: LondonSalary: + excellent benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Banking & Financial Services / Tax and TreasuryCompany: HaysConsultant: Alex StirlingHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 02034650138Email: Alex.Stirling@hays.comYour new companyAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Tax professional to take a senior role within the tax function of a leading international investment management business. The role will have responsibility for providing tax leadership and technical oversight across a broad range of UK and European investment products, working closely with Product, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Finance and investment teams. This is a broad and commercially focused position covering the tax implications of the full product life cycle, from new product development and launch through to ongoing management, distribution and restructuring.Your new roleTake responsibility for tax matters relating to the organisation's UK and European fund and investment product range.Provide tax advice throughout the product life cycle, including launches, restructurings, changes to investment strategy and product closures.Advise Product and Distribution teams on the tax implications of new products, new markets and distribution strategies.Identify and manage tax risks associated with different fund structures, investment strategies and asset classes.Provide technical tax input into product documentation, legal agreements and investor communications.Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into commercial and strategic decision-making.Oversee and review relevant fund corporation tax returns and associated filings, including CT600 requirements where applicable.Provide technical oversight of investor tax reporting and assess the impact of changes to products, investors or regulation on reporting obligations.Take responsibility for issues relating to withholding taxes, including treaty positions, relief at source and tax reclaim processes.Monitor developments in UK, European and international product taxation, assessing their potential impact on the business and its investors.Advise on operational tax developments affecting investment products, including evolving measures such as the EU FASTER regime and changes to withholding-tax processes. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Operations and investment teams on strategic projects and regulatory change.Represent Tax on relevant product, governance and project committees.Maintain appropriate product tax governance, controls and documentation.Build relationships with external advisers, industry bodies and tax authorities where appropriate.Act as a senior point of contact for complex product and investment tax queries across the European business.Support and develop more junior members of the tax team.What you'll need to succeedThe successful candidate is likely to be an experienced tax professional currently working within asset management, investment management, banking or a Big Four financial-services tax practice.In addition:ACA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.Strong experience of asset management / investment management tax.Good understanding of the taxation of investment funds and investment products.Experience advising on fund launches, product development and/or distribution.Knowledge of withholding taxes and cross-border investment taxation.Understanding of investor tax reporting requirements.Exposure to UK and European fund structures and relevant regulatory developments.The ability to interpret complex tax legislation and translate it into practical commercial advice.Strong stakeholder-management skills with the confidence to advise senior people outside Tax.A commercial approach rather than being solely compliance focused.The ability to operate independently and take ownership of tax mattersWhat you'll get in returnGreat overall package & flexible working options available.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4844585 - Alex Stirling