Manager Operational Tax - Withholding Tax Reclaim

About the role

PwC Luxembourg is hiring a Manager Operational Tax specialising in withholding tax reclaims (m/f/d). The role serves multinational and local clients, mainly asset managers, insurance companies, private banks and institutional investors, providing specialised tax support on withholding tax reclaims and operational tax compliance. It also involves managing and developing a team of junior and senior collaborators.

Key responsibilities

• Identify reclaim opportunities based on Double Tax Treaties, EU law and domestic regulations.
• Coordinate documentation collection with clients, custodians and stakeholders.
• File claims with tax authorities, monitor refunds and prepare reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor, taking part in meetings and leading discussions on reclaim strategies.
• Drive process improvement and transformation, including standardising reclaim processes and supporting automation and technology-driven solutions.
• Support the leadership team in launching new initiatives such as FASTER and digital filing.

Required profile

• University degree in economics, management, law or taxation.
• At least 4 years of experience in a tax advisory firm, financial institution or specialised operational tax team focused on withholding tax reclaims.
• Proven experience managing withholding tax reclaim operations end-to-end with international investors and financial institutions.
• Familiarity with the taxation of financial instruments.
• Strong knowledge of Double Tax Treaties, EU reclaim mechanisms, operational tax compliance and reporting, and investment structures.
• Interest in process optimisation, internal controls and technology-driven transformation.
• Fluent English; French is required and German is an asset.