APAC Tax Specialist

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an APAC Tax Specialist to join our growing Tax team. In this role, you'll help manage income tax workstreams across the Asia-Pacific region and collaborate with teams across the firm on strategic tax planning initiatives. It's an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your expertise across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
Prepare income tax provision and income tax return workpapers
Prepare tax footnotes for audited financial statements
Act as the primary point of contact for APAC based tax advisors
Work with external advisors in reviewing and filing income tax returns
Maintain a tax compliance calendar and coordinate tax payments for APAC entities
Provide support in responding to inquiries from tax authorities
Analyze tax treaty issues including treaty applicability and permanent establishments
Assist with transfer pricing compliance obligations
Collaborate with accounting, finance, and legal teams on projects to create tax efficiencies and improve tax structuring in relation to APAC entities
Research tax issues and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting tax in the APAC region
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years experience in corporate income tax managing tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
Experience with income tax rules in key APAC markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Korea, and China preferred; familiarity with additional regional jurisdictions is a plus
Ability to quickly familiarize oneself with the income tax rules of new tax jurisdictions
Strong Excel skills, with the ability to independently read, edit, and create tax workpapers
Strong project management skills, with excellent organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail
Exceptional cross-functional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize 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
Master’s in Taxation or CPA preferred
Public accounting and finance/trading industry experience preferred
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.
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