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Job Description
Job Title – Director – Global Tax / International Tax (London, CSQ)
This exciting role is within our International Tax Team based in the London office, focusing on the changing tax landscape for multinational businesses. You’ll join a high performing team, supporting them in advising some of the largest and most complex organisations.
We are looking for a talented individual at Director level to support our continued rapid growth. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic and challenging working environment, supported by a strong and ambitious leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a portfolio of multinational clients, delivering high-quality tax advisory services including tax structuring, refinancing, legal structure optimisation, pre/post transaction reorganisations, tax authority enquiries and providing technical support to the wider corporate tax team.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the optimal route to market, working with a range of stakeholders to explore opportunities for opening up conversations with both clients and targets.
- Provide strategic input on international tax structuring, business reorganisations, operating model redesigns, and global tax policy changes (e.g. BEPS 2.0).
- Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of relevant technical knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex technical matters to a range of audiences. Good working knowledge of key non-UK tax regimes relevant to your core client base.
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinating cross-functional and cross-border teams.
- Develop and adapt business strategy in response to evolving client needs and global tax trends.
- Champion compliance and risk protocols, embedding Global Tax Principles into all engagements.
- Drive business development initiatives, leveraging market insights and client relationships.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture.
- Being a role model for KPMG’s values.
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Required Skills And Experience
- ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge.
- Proven track record in international tax advisory, ideally within a Big Four or equivalent environment.
- Strong technical expertise in corporate tax, international structuring, and tax risk management.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex engagements and client relationships.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to translate technical advice into strategic business value.
- Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of both KPMG and the client.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in navigating multi-jurisdictional tax environments and regulatory frameworks.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and ethical leadership.
- Ability to develop, coach and lead staff, as well as manage stakeholders.
- High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude.
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KPMG Overview
At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people: their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy, to our diversity and inclusion targets – we are making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.
With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
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