This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Position Summary: Working with the Tax Lead North America, Tax Manager and other tax personnel, the Tax Analyst, as part of the AXIS Global Tax team, is responsible for assisting with tax reporting, planning and compliance in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda. The Tax Department operates within a co-source model that works with tax professional service and finance business partnering firms to assist in the preparation and management of tax activities. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Assist with all day to day aspects of tax responsibilities for the United States, Canada, and Bermuda Support the preparation of quarterly GAAP and STAT tax provision for the United States and Canada ensuring adherence to ASC740 and SSAP101 accounting principles and standards Assist with the consolidation of quarterly global tax calculations for management reporting Support internal and external financial reporting including preparation of board presentations and tax footnotes for 10-K and annual statements. Liaising with third party outsource providers and other AXIS departments including Finance, Legal and HR to gather necessary data to support compliance and reporting for: U.S. federal and state income tax Canadian federal and provincial income tax U.S. federal excise tax Canadian federal and provincial GST tax U.S. state and local premium tax U.S. state and local use tax U.S. state and local property tax U.S. state and local franchise tax Manage the withholding taxes exposure on investments/premiums by ensuring all documentation in place (residency certs/FATCA etc.) Respond to tax notices from various taxing jurisdictions Management of professional fees of global compliance provider, by preparing detailed quarterly reports on costs incurred versus budget. Engagement with Finance/Tax teams in India, review output of tax team and ensure documentation and standards are maintained. Support for the management, updating and further development of existing software solution (Hyperion Tax Provisioning) templates as well as testing and build out of new business unit calculations. Build and maintain tax relationships with internal departments (i.e. Finance, Legal, HR, Underwriting and Operations) Ensure appropriate documentation of procedures is maintained Manage assigned tasks to ensure adherence to deadlines and policies Required Education/Training & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher is required in Accounting or Law: MST and CPA or J.D. designation highly preferred. Experience within the Re(insurance) industry, preferable but not essential. Familiarity with Insurance regulation is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate. Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint etc. Hyperion Smartview and Oracle experience is beneficial. Other Desired Skills & Characteristics: Candidate must be able to build strong relationships, communicate with impact, develop self and others, make disciplined decisions and drive results. Flexible working ability to facilitate Group platform. Strong analytical, problem solving skills and attention to detail Strong organizational skills and ability to successfully prioritize workload International travel may be required