Global Head of Tax

At Mako we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.

Join the finance team that drives success by managing accounts payable bookkeeping budgeting forecasting and cash management. They ensure compliance through regulatory reporting and audits while maintaining financial integrity and shaping Makos strategic financial future.

The Global Head of Tax will oversee and manage the companys tax strategy compliance and planning across multiple jurisdictions including the US UK Netherlands Australia Ireland and Singapore. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in international tax laws and regulations capable of leading a global team and ensuring the companys tax practices align with its overall business objectives.

What youll be involved in:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive tax strategies that optimise the companys tax position while ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws.
• Ensuring timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and compliance with tax regulations in the US UK Netherlands Australia Ireland and Singapore.
• Identifying and mitigate tax risks ensuring the company is protected from potential tax liabilities.
• Leading and mentoring a global team of tax professionals fostering a collaborative and highperformance culture.
• Providing expert tax advice to senior management and other departments supporting business decisions and initiatives.
• Preparing and presenting regular tax reports to the CEO and other stakeholders highlighting key issues and opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with tax authorities external advisors and other stakeholders.

What we need from you:

• Specific US Tax experience including US owned partnerships K1s 1256 income
• Extensive experience in tax management with significant experience in international tax across the specified jurisdictions. Strong accounting background is essential with experience in tax provisioning.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills excellent communication and leadership abilities and proficiency in tax software and tools.
• Indepth understanding of tax laws and regulations in the US UK Netherlands Australia Ireland and Singapore. Expertise in antihybrid rules transfer pricing structuring and tax considerations for USowned groups.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to tax planning and risk management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; Masters degree or professional tax qualification (e.g. CPA CTA) preferred.

We are Mako

At Mako we are welcoming inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dressdown environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible leave and hybrid working policies
• Private health and dental insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Free access to the Mako gym
• Employee wellbeing guidance and support
• Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako Foundation

About Mako

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999 from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic strategies that are driving the future of the industry.

From offices in London Dublin Amsterdam Singapore Sydney Brisbane and Chengdu Mako offers the bestinclass liquidity solutions across Equities Fixed Income Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial collaborative and philanthropic culture.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process please email and we will arrange this.

For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: www.mako.

Mako does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruiters or search firms and will not pay any fees to such firms without a signed agreement.