Salt Lake City

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YOUR IMPACT

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing organization and work as part of a global team to drive strategy in a constantly changing environment? We are looking for an Associate with tax experience to join the Tax Business Analyst team in the Tax Department.

OUR IMPACT

Tax analyzes and supports the activities, operations, reporting obligations and transactions of the firm's business lines to ensure that tax consequences and reputational risks are evaluated appropriately. 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.

The team is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm's compliance with reporting authorities around the globe and managing related inquiries from a variety of the firm's businesses across established and emerging markets. Day-to-day team functions include accurate and timely account documentation and monitoring, withholding, client information reporting, and regulatory filings. The team also provides critical subject matter expertise and functionally-aligned support during the design, testing and implementation of related systems and processes. The team capitalizes on opportunities to optimize procedures and build scalability through data analytics and efficient use of technology.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

  • High visibility role where you will work with senior management and teams across regions to drive initiatives and issue resolution
  • Develop deep subject matter expertise in relevant tax systems, procedures and requirements
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of multiple business lines across the firm in a role offering broad exposure to many divisions and groups
  • Use your inquisitive mindset to identify control weakness, mitigate risk, improve client experience and further process automation
  • Provide team oversight, foster team development and give regular feedback & reporting to senior management
  • Act as a risk manager through ongoing assessment and awareness of the tax regulatory environment and the firm's adherence to applicable tax reporting obligations

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor degree and 3+ years relevant work experience in Operations, Accounting, Finance or related field leading teams, functions and projects.
  • Proven ability to prioritize workload to drive results, solve problems and take accountability for deadlines / outcomes
  • Thrives in a team environment, possesses strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Remains composed under pressure, prioritizes and makes decisions in a fast-paced environment with risk mindset
  • Track record of accuracy and attention to detail flexible, proactive, self-starter
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate strategy to execution
  • Partner with engineering and business stakeholders
  • Ability to partner with both engineering and business stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong data analysis skills and experience with Microsoft Excel, basic SQL, Alteryx
  • Prior Lean management experience
  • Experience in decision modelling, process transformations, writing functional requirements, performing root cause analysis and executing UAT testing.
  • Exposure to programming languages i.e., Java, C++, Python
  • Knowledge of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, Nonresident Alien, and Backup withholding.
  • Prior Tax Operations related work experience in translating regulatory guidance into systematic solutions for risk mitigation and fulfill compliance mandates.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.