Equity Reward Manager - London or one of 20 offices UK wide

KPMG United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Equity Reward Manager based in London or one of their 20 offices. The role involves designing incentive plans, managing client relationships, and leading projects in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in client service and technical skills, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Sustainable work-life balance

Opportunity for professional development

Access to a diverse range of clients

Qualifications

• Experience in managing client projects with a focus on Equity Reward.
• Demonstrated foundation in technical and client service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Design and structure new equity or cash-based incentive plans.
• Lead client engagements of moderate complexity independently.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ATT

CTA

ACA

Legal qualification

Job description

Overview

Equity Reward Manager — Based in London hybrid or one of our network of 20 offices to include: Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Reading, Bristol, Nottingham, Southampton.

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. We are looking for talented and driven Equity Reward specialists to join our team and contribute to an exciting growth journey. Clients will range from privately owned businesses (owner-managed to private equity) as well as listed businesses. The successful applicant will be involved in business development activities, including client proposals, internal and external presentations, and writing material on technical and other matters. We value people who are adventurous and capable of contributing to the journey, and we offer opportunities to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the wider client service team on delivering client projects on Equity Reward workflows, which can include:
• Designing and structuring new equity or cash-based incentive plans, considering tax (UK and overseas), commercial, tax and accounting impacts; reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose
• Advising on tax and wider commercial impact of corporate transactions on existing or new incentive plans; advising on tax structuring of transactions
• Advising management teams on tax impact of transactions on incentive plans in which they participate; 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

• Leading client engagements of moderate complexity independently, consulting with senior team members as necessary

• Managing commercial aspects of engagements to achieve desired levels of quality and profitability, including utilisation and profitability targets

• Taking early responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with clients, including discussing people issues and recognising opportunities across specialisms
• Working with other teams to deliver integrated advice to clients on business issues
• Delegating work to and reviewing work carried out by junior team members from technical and commercial perspectives
• Training and developing junior team members from technical and non-technical perspectives
• Assisting in the development of innovative solutions and opportunities for clients and contributing to initiatives to bring those solutions to market
• Advising on technical issues and supporting the team’s knowledge management

What KPMG's Equity Reward practice is looking for

• 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, with an eye for detail
• Proactive professionals who deliver great service to their clients
• Individuals who are keen to develop their business development acumen from their current core level of experience
• Relationship builders who can spot and develop new opportunities within the KPMG network and externally
• Flexible people who can cope with a fluid, changing work environment
• Self-starters who can work independently, but also collaboratively in a close team
• Strong communicators (written and oral) in a range of situations

Why you might want to join KPMG's Equity Reward practice

• Opportunity to develop client relationships and KPMG's Equity Reward capabilities
• Join a growing team expanding its offering to clients
• A sustainable work-life balance

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferable but not essential
• Work experience that demonstrates a good foundation of technical and client service skills, with potential to support new business activity
• ATT and/or CTA/ACA/Legal qualification (either completed or part-completed or seeking to complete); relevant experience will be considered if you don’t have a professional qualification