Indirect Tax Manager

📌 Please note: This is an on-site role based in Vienna, Austria. Due to the fast-paced hiring process and local regulatory requirements, candidates already eligible to work in Austria or the EU are strongly preferred.

About Us

Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges, serving more than 80 million registered users globally. We provide a professional platform where crypto traders and institutions can access innovative spot and derivatives products, ultra-fast execution infrastructure, institutional-grade security, and industry-leading customer support.

Bybit EU is at the forefront of building a fully regulated digital asset platform in Europe under evolving MiCAR, EMI, and MiFID frameworks. Our Vienna office operates in a fast-moving, international environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

As of today, Bybit is recognised as one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency platforms in the industry.

We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our Vienna-based Finance team and support the continued growth of Bybit EU’s regulated operations.

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to lead VAT and indirect tax matters across Bybit’s European entities.
• This role will be responsible for managing VAT compliance, indirect tax governance, international VAT matters, and tax advisory topics within a rapidly growing and highly regulated fintech environment.
• You will act as a key sparring partner to Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, and Management teams, helping the business navigate complex tax matters while ensuring compliance with Austrian and European VAT requirements.
• Beyond traditional tax responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to design and build the VAT operating model, governance framework, and scalable tax processes of one of Europe’s leading regulated digital asset platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee VAT compliance activities across multiple European entities and jurisdictions
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns and other indirect tax reporting obligations
• Act as the primary VAT subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, Treasury, and Management teams
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Bybit EU’s VAT operating model, governance framework, and control environment
• Review new products, services, business initiatives, and operational changes from an indirect tax perspective and provide practical recommendations to stakeholders
• Advise internal stakeholders on cross-border transactions, reverse charge mechanisms, place-of-supply rules, and international VAT requirements
• Coordinate and challenge external tax advisors and Big 4 firms on complex VAT matters, ensuring practical and commercially sound outcomes
• Monitor developments in Austrian, European, and international VAT legislation and assess potential business impacts
• Support international expansion projects, licensing initiatives, and new market entries from a VAT perspective
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury, Compliance, Legal, Product, and Operations teams on indirect tax matters
• Support tax audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests from tax authorities
• Maintain robust documentation, controls, and audit trails for indirect tax processes
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and tax technology enhancements to support scalable growth

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in indirect tax, VAT, transaction tax, or international tax, ideally within financial services, fintech, payments, crypto, e-commerce, or a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of Austrian and EU VAT regulations, including cross-border transactions, reverse charge mechanisms, and digital services
• Experience managing VAT compliance and advising stakeholders on indirect tax matters
• Experience working with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities
• Ability to analyse complex tax issues and translate technical requirements into practical business solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable collaborating across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, and operational teams
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is considered a plus
• Experience gained within a Big 4 tax practice, international tax advisory firm, financial institution, fintech, payments company, or multinational corporate tax function is considered a strong advantage
• Professional fluency in English is required; German is considered a strong advantage

Nice to Have

• Experience within financial services, fintech, payments, digital assets, or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of crypto asset taxation and emerging European regulatory frameworks
• Experience with tax technology, process automation, and data-driven tax reporting
• Experience supporting regulated entities and interacting with supervisory authorities.

Why Join Us

At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.

Our benefits include:

• Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning, including tax, accounting, and regulatory qualifications.
• Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world in one of the fastest-growing fintech and crypto companies globally.
• Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company operating at the forefront of digital assets and regulated financial services.
• Build from the Ground Up: Play a key role in shaping the VAT function, governance framework, and operating model of a newly regulated European business. Play a key role in building the tax function of one of Europe’s fastest-growing regulated digital asset businesses.