I’m exclusively partnered with a leading international financial services group is seeking a Tax Director to join its London-based tax team. The role sits within a highly complex, cross-border environment supporting structured finance, global markets, and investment banking activities.

This is a key technical and strategic position covering corporate tax, structured transactions, regulatory tax reporting, and tax systems transformation across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead tax input across structured finance transactions including equity-linked products and cross-border leasing arrangements

Provide international tax advisory support on structured asset finance

Oversee tax reporting obligations including IFRS tax reporting, provisioning, and tax disclosures for financial statements and audit processes

Act as a senior point of contact for tax governance, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal tax policies and procedures

Lead engagement with tax authorities on audits, business risk reviews, and ongoing compliance matters, maintaining a strong risk management profile

Drive delivery of key regulatory tax frameworks including Pillar 2, DAC6, and hybrid mismatch rules, ensuring robust documentation and governance across the UK business

Manage transfer pricing framework design and implementation across markets.

Engage with finance, IT, and external advisors to deliver scalable tax processes and system enhancements across multiple platforms

Negotiate and manage discussions with tax authorities on complex methodologies, disclosures, and historical adjustments

Qualifications:

CTA/ ATT/ ACCA/ FCCA/ ACA

Strong technical understanding of corporate tax, transfer pricing, and regulatory tax regimes

Experience working with structured products, cross-border financing, or capital markets transactions

Exposure to IFRS tax reporting and tax governance frameworks

Experience interacting with tax authorities and managing audits or enquiries

Strong systems mindset with experience in tax automation or process improvement