Tax Specialist (60-80%)

Location: Düsseldorf, Königsallee 31, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a family-owned and publicly listed financial institution headquartered in Zurich, with more than 2,000 professionals across 28 locations.

What you will do

• Define and validate tax requirements for a new core banking system, including withholding tax, QI/FATCA, CRS/AIA, and stamp duty.
• Translate tax and regulatory requirements into functional specifications with IT and project teams.
• Design, execute, and document test cases; support user acceptance testing and system sign-off.
• Maintain tax parameters, reporting processes, documentation, and work instructions after implementation.
• Own reporting database quality by testing data, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating resolutions.
• Advise Relationship Managers and clients on withholding tax, treaties, residency, and reporting obligations.

Requirements

• Degree in business, finance, law, or a comparable field, ideally with tax specialization or an additional tax qualification.
• Several years of relevant experience in bank taxation, including withholding tax processes and preferably QI/FATCA and CRS/AIA.
• Ability to analyze complex tax and regulatory topics and translate them into system requirements and process changes.
• Experience with core banking systems such as Avaloq, Finnova, Temenos, or Olympic, or willingness to develop this expertise.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain tax topics to non-tax colleagues and clients.
• Fluent German and English required.

Nice to have

• Experience in tax operations, tax reporting, or a comparable role at a custodian bank or financial institution.
• Experience maintaining or testing reporting databases.
• Affinity for artificial intelligence and willingness to use AI-enabled tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration spaces in a central Düsseldorf location.
• Access to current technology and an agile working environment.
• Training and mentoring opportunities for professional development.
• Flat hierarchy and collaboration across organizational levels.
• Collaborative working culture with a focus on long-term development and sustainability.