Indirect Tax Specialist in London

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Indirect Tax Specialist to join our growing Tax team. In this role, you will help ensure HRT's global VAT/GST tax compliance, provide tax support for international imports, US state and local sales & use tax compliance, and collaborate with various internal teams to improve indirect tax reporting and indirect tax efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all indirect tax compliance matters for all HRT entities
• Prepare VAT/GST return workpapers for all global affiliates across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage US sales and use tax compliance
• Work with external advisors on the review and filing of all indirect tax returns
• Provide support for indirect tax inquiries from tax authorities
• Coordinate with logistics teams to manage indirect tax matters for international shipments and imports
• Work closely with internal accounting, accounts payable, and IT teams to ensure accurate reporting of indirect tax in the ERP system and help create process improvements
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and technology teams on projects to improve indirect tax efficiencies
• Research and analyze global indirect tax issues and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting international indirect tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, or related field
• 5+ years of indirect tax experience, with a strong focus on VAT/GST compliance
• Understanding of various international indirect tax regimes and experience managing compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to quickly familiarise oneself with the indirect tax rules of new tax jurisdictions
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to independently read, edit, and create tax workpapers and the ability to understand and work with relevant financial and transaction data
• Strong project management skills, with excellent organisational abilities and meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional cross‐functional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects in a fast‐paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and critical thinking skills
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and discretion when working with confidential information
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, and take initiative to identify and resolve issues
• Experience with Workday as an accounting system preferred
• International trade and customs experience preferred
• US state and local sales & use tax experience preferred
• Public accounting and/or tech industry experience preferred

The estimated base salary range for this position is 125,000 - 175,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job‐related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance‐based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Culture Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We're a community of self‐starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we're friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office. Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we'd love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.