[Remote] Tax Manager - Product & Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure company. They are seeking a Tax Manager - Product & Operations to serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Germany and support their expansion into other European markets by bridging tax compliance with product management and engineering.ResponsibilitiesBridge Law and Code: Act as a vital link between tax legislation and our engineering pods. Help translate complex requirements (e.g., German Abgeltungsteuer logic, capital gains offset rules) into clear, actionable requirements for product managers and backend developersPan-European Expansion Support: While your primary mandate is the German market, you will partner with senior management to research, interpret, and integrate tax calculation and reporting logic for secondary markets, with an immediate focus on Spain and FranceProduct Build-Out: Contribute specialized tax input for new product launches. Assist in reviewing tax logic during the design phase and support the testing of calculation engines to ensure accuracy before launchPrimary German SME: Serve as a subject matter expert on German personal income tax, capital gains taxation, and local reporting obligations for financial instruments (equities, ETFs, derivatives, crypto)Workflow Automation: Support the continuous improvement and automation of tax-related workflows, helping the operations team minimize manual reviews and optimize cross-border efficiencyRegulatory Monitoring: Monitor updates and changes in relevant tax laws across our core and target jurisdictions, summarizing potential impacts on Alpaca's platform logic and end-clientsAuthority Contact Point: Act as a reliable contact person for the German BZSt (and assist with the Spanish AEAT) regarding routine product tax, withholding inquiries, and client reportingExternal Coordination: Facilitate interactions with external local tax advisors, auditors, and outsourced compliance partners across different jurisdictions, ensuring they have the data and context they needSkills4-7+ years of experience in capital markets taxation, financial services tax advisory (Big 4), or a hands-on Tax/Operations role within a fintech or brokerageStrong, demonstrable knowledge of German personal tax law, particularly regarding financial products and automated withholding modelsAbility to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-experts. You must be comfortable working alongside software engineers and reviewing technical workflowsProfessional fluency in English and native/near-native fluency in German is strictly required to navigate local regulations and authority interactionsExperience with or exposure to broader European tax regimes—particularly Spain (IRPF) and France (PFU / Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique)—is highly desirableProfessional proficiency in Spanish or French is a significant advantageRelevant degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or Law. Official German tax advisor qualification (Steuerberater) is a strong plus, though equivalent practical experience is highly valuedPrevious exposure to retail brokerage operations, fast-paced tech environments, or international client portfoliosBenefitsCompetitive Salary & Stock OptionsHealth BenefitsNew Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex CardCompany OverviewAlpaca is a financial system platform that allows developers and businesses to build apps, embed investing, and trade algorithms. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://alpaca.markets/jp/.