Senior Manager - Financial Services OC

PwC; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC seeks a Senior Manager in Tax to lead advisory engagements for financial services clients in Switzerland. You will drive tax strategy, planning, and compliance while mentoring teams to deliver high-quality results in a complex regulatory environment.

You will coach colleagues, communicate clearly with clients, and demonstrate strong analytical thinking to navigate evolving tax landscapes and create value for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze complex tax scenarios and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience coaching and guiding teams to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to influence decisions and articulate strategic options.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor tax advisory engagements for senior client teams.
• Develop clear, holistic communications and risk-aware recommendations to clients.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Coaching and Feedback

Embracing Change

Empathy

Financial Planning

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Banking & Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In tax consulting and advising at PwC, you will focus on offering consulting and advisory services to clients on various tax matters. You will provide advice and guidance on tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses optimise their tax positions and navigate complex tax regulations.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escape. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• AI Fluency
• AI-Human Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)
• Business Tax
• Business Tax Returns
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes)
• Corporate Interest Restriction
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Creativity
• Digital Tooling
• Document Management
• Domestic Restructuring (Taxes)
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Advising
• Financial Planning
• Financial Risk Management {+ 50 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date