Tax Director

Bruin; Frankfurt (Oder); On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead German tax matters from its Frankfurt office. This senior role combines technical tax leadership with stakeholder engagement and offers visibility across the business. Candidates must have hands-on KVG knowledge, deep understanding of German tax law, and significant experience in financial services. Fluency in both German and English is required. The position offers a chance to shape tax strategy within a respected institution.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable, hands-on KVG knowledge and non-negotiable experience with German investment fund taxation.
• Significant experience within financial services, asset management, or investment management.
• Ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level in a regulated environment.
• Deep technical understanding of German tax law.
• Experience in a global or matrixed organisation.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for German tax strategy, compliance, and advisory.
• Provide expert tax support in relation to KVG structures and regulated investment vehicles.
• Oversee all German tax filings, audits, and interactions with tax authorities.
• Act as a senior advisor to Legal, Compliance, Finance, and executive stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in German and EU tax legislation and drive implementation across the business.
• Manage and coordinate external tax advisors.
• Contribute to wider EMEA and global tax initiatives.

Skills

KVG knowledge

German investment fund taxation

Fluency in German and English

Senior leadership operations

Cross-border tax matters

Job description

Tax Director

A highly regarded, global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President, Tax to lead German tax matters from its Frankfurt office. This is a senior, strategic role within a complex, highly regulated environment, offering significant visibility and influence across the business.

The position combines technical tax leadership with senior stakeholder engagement, supporting regulated investment structures and broader financial services activities in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for German tax strategy, compliance, and advisory
• Provide expert tax support in relation to KVG structures and regulated investment vehicles
• Oversee all German tax filings, audits, and interactions with tax authorities
• Act as a senior advisor to Legal, Compliance, Finance, and executive stakeholders
• Monitor changes in German and EU tax legislation and drive implementation across the business
• Manage and coordinate external tax advisors
• Contribute to wider EMEA and global tax initiatives as part of a senior tax leadership group

Essential Candidate Criteria

• Demonstrable, hands‑on KVG knowledge and experience with German investment fund taxation – non‑negotiable
• Significant experience within financial services, asset management, or investment management
• Ability to operate confidently at senior leadership level in a regulated environment
• Deep technical understanding of German tax law
• Fluency in German and English
• Experience in a global or matrixed organisation
• Exposure to international or cross‑border tax matters

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a stable, internationally recognised institution in a senior, visible position, with genuine scope to shape German tax strategy within a sophisticated financial services platform.

If you believe your experience aligns with the criteria, please apply with your CV.

Details

Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management
Industries: Financial Services, Investment Management, and Banking