Equity Reward Assistant Manager

KPMG International Cooperative; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking experienced Equity Reward specialists to join their expanding team. The successful candidates will support a diverse range of clients, focusing on designing and advising on incentive plans while participating in business development activities. Ideal applicants will be proactive, detail-oriented, and interested in developing their professional skills. This role offers the chance to engage in impactful client relations and contribute to a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop client relationships

Sustainable work-life balance

Part of a growing team

Qualifications

• Committed and accountable for personal projects.
• Enjoy working with diverse teams.
• Proactive in delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Support client service team on Equity Reward workflows.
• Design and structure incentive plans considering tax implications.
• Advise on the impact of corporate transactions on incentive plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ATT and/or CTA/ACA/Legal qualification

Job description

We are looking for talented and driven Equity Reward specialists to work in our team and who are excited by the opportunity to be a key part of an exciting growth journey. Clients will range from working with a diverse range of privately owned business (ranging from owner-managed to private equity), as well as listed businesses. The successful applicant will want to be involved in business development activities, including client proposals, internal and external presentations and writing material on technical and other matters. Personality fit is all - we want people who will enjoy and are not afraid by the journey. In turn, we can offer unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the wider client service team on delivering client projects on Equity Reward workflows, which can include the following:
  • Partnering with team members to support a wide range of equity reward matters including:
  • Designing and structuring of new equity or cash-based incentive plans considering the tax (UK and overseas), commercial and accounting impacts and/or reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose;
  • Advising on the tax and wider commercial impact of any corporate transactions on existing or new incentive plans and also advising on the tax structuring of transactions;
  • Advising management teams on impact of transactions on incentive plans in which they participate, as well as designing new incentives post-deal;
  • Designing incentive plans for the wider workforce including all employee share purchase plans;
  • Supporting clients on annual compliance and disclosure matters relating to operation of their share plans.
  • Regular client interaction, helping present reports and analysis and day to day management of projects.
  • Working with other teams to deliver integrated advice to clients in relation to their business issues.
  • Delegating work to, and reviewing work carried out by, junior team members from both technical and commercial perspectives.
  • Training and developing junior team members from both technical and non-technical perspective.
  • Assisting in the development of innovative solutions and opportunities for clients and being part of initiatives to bring those solutions to market.
  • Advising on technical issues and supporting the team's knowledge management.

  Qualifications and Experience

  • Committed and driven candidates who take personal responsibility and accountability for projects.
  • Team players who enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines.
  • People who are keen to develop personally and professionally and to assist with the development of junior team members.
  • Intellectually curious, open-minded and analytical people, with an eye for detail and pride in their work.
  • Proactive professionals who deliver great service to their clients.
  • Individuals who are keen to develop their business development acumen.
  • Developing internal and external network, to support identifying opportunities.
  • Flexible people who can deal with a fluid, changing, work environment.
  • Self-starters who can work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment.
  • Strong communicators (written and oral) in a range of situations, Bachelor's Degree preferable but not essential.
  • Work experience that demonstrates a good foundation of technical and client service skills as well as potential to support on new business activity.
  • ATT and/or CTA/ACA/Legal qualification (either completed or part-completed or seeking to complete) but relevant experience will be considered if you don't have a professional qualification.

  Company Values

  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're making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

  Benefits

  • You want the opportunity to develop client relationships and KPMG's Equity Reward capabilities.
  • You want to join a growing team that is expanding its offering to clients.
  • You want to achieve a sustainable work-life balance.