Alvarez & Marsal
Quality Risk Manager (QRM) EMEA Tax
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Quality Risk Manager (QRM) EMEA Tax
#### Quality Risk Manager (QRM) EMEA Tax
Location: UK, Netherlands, Spain, or Germany Job Type: Open to Part-time (60-100%) or Full-time Level: Senior Director / Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a group of entrepreneurial, action-driven professionals committed to solving clients' challenges and unlocking their potential. Our culture thrives on independent thinkers who deliver impact, foster collaboration, and embody our core values: Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity. A&M Tax, an independent tax advisory group, specialises in providing conflict-free, tailored tax solutions across diverse industries.
About the Role
In today’s complex global tax landscape, trusted Quality Risk Management is critical. The Quality Risk Manager (QRM) EMEA Tax will lead quality and risk practices for the A&M Tax Practice in EMEA, ensuring robust processes, compliance, and proactive risk mitigation. You will develop strategies to enhance quality assurance, guide cross-functional teams, and act as a single point of contact for regulatory and contractual queries—balancing stakeholder engagement with strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and refining quality risk management policies and contracting standards
- Assessing and mitigating risks that could impact product quality/compliance
- Developing standardisation and assurance protocols to improve efficiency
- Producing regular risk reports and presenting findings to senior leadership
- Training teams on best practices and technical/functional skill development
- Staying ahead of regulatory trends and industry standards
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Additionally, responsibility lies in maintaining comprehensive quality assurance manuals and risk governance frameworks to drive consistency and alignment across global operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop quality risk management policies and procedures and ensure their implementation
- Conduct risk assessments and identify potential threats to quality/regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute risk mitigation strategies
- Monitor and review risk management effectiveness, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., tax-specific laws, industry standards)
- Provide training and guidance to teams on risk management and quality processes
- Prepare and present risk management reports for senior management
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging risks in quality and tax compliance
- Draft, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manuals to align with industry regulations
- Implement standardisation processes to enhance consistency and quality
Requirements
Desired Profile: ✔ Deep experience in quality risk management, or equivalent—preferably in a Big 4/firm context ✔ Strong analytical mindset with an ability to synthesise complex risks into actionable solutions ✔ Hands-on experience in tax-specific audit/treatment, with ICAEW/CPA/tax lawyer qualification highly advantageous ✔ Proven regulatory expertise and knowledge of industry standards (e.g., TFRS, FATCA) ✔ Exceptional problem-solving skills, supported by commercial acumen ✔ Stakeholder influence and collaborative approach, with a track record of driving change ✔ Exceptional communication skills—ability to mentor teams and interact with senior leadership ✔ Comfortable making fast-paced strategic decisions under pressure ✔ Highly motivated self-starter with a continuous learning mindset ✔ Ability to work effectively both autonomously and globally within matrix teams
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Why Join A&M?
At A&M, personal growth is paramount. We invest in formalised training, mentorship, and opportunities to develop high-impact tax professionals. Our unique culture rewards innovation, integrity, and collaborative problem-solving, offering exploration of roles beyond fixed boundaries to-expand your expertise.
For passionate professionals who thrive on meaningful work, A&M delivers unmatched potential to build your skills, impact, and career. Bookmark this Culture and Values page to discover how we drive change.
A&M’s Commitment
Alvarez & Marsal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, ensuring our workplace fosters inclusion for all identities. Employees and applicants can explore our global policies here.
Policy Note: Unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters will not be reviewed unless sourced for a defined opening. A&M retains the right to hire without fee obligations to recruiters.
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