Vice President - Tax Compliance (f/m/d)

Are you an experienced VAT professional looking to take the next step in your career? At Deutsche Börse AG, we offer you the opportunity to shape and lead VAT compliance processes in a dynamic, international environment.

Your area of responsibility
As VAT expert within Group Tax – the central tax department of Deutsche Börse Group – you will play a key role in ensuring VAT compliance across our German entities. You will drive process improvements, contribute to strategic tax initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.

Your tasks

• Preparation and review of VAT returns, EC sales lists, and annual VAT declarations
• Strategic involvement in year-end closing processes and tax audits
• Acting as a senior point of contact for complex VAT-related matters across the organization
• Leading the enhancement of VAT-relevant processes and compliance tools – especially regarding input VAT allocation
• Close collaboration with internal departments like Accounting, Legal, IT and external advisors
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to knowledge sharing within the tax function 

Your profile

• University degree in business administration with a focus on taxation or finance, further qualification as tax advisor
• More than 5 years of professional experience in VAT compliance, ideally within the financial services industry or a multinational corporation
• Strong expertise in ERP systems and VAT compliance tools (e.g. VERA, Vertex); experience in process automation is a plus
• Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English