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

KPMG International Cooperative; Highgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking Equity Reward specialists to enhance their client offerings. This role involves advising clients on equity incentive plans and managing client relationships. We are looking for analytical, proactive professionals with strong communication skills and a solid foundation in client service. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this growing environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to personal responsibility and accountability for projects.
• Experience in client service and technical skills.
• Proactive with a focus on client service.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team members on equity reward matters.
• Advise on tax impact for incentive plans during transactions.
• Design incentive plans for the wider workforce.

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Strong communicator

Business development acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ATT and/or CTA/ACA qualification

Job description

Overview

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 diverse privately owned businesses (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. We offer an unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow while supporting the wider client service team on delivering client projects on Equity Reward workflows.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team members to support on a wide range of equity reward matters, including designing and structuring new equity or cash-based incentive plans, considering tax (UK and overseas), commercial, tax and accounting impacts, and reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
• Advise on the tax and wider commercial impact of corporate transactions on existing or new incentive plans and on the tax structuring of transactions.
• Advise management teams on the tax impact of transactions on incentive plans in which they participate, and design new incentives post-deal.
• Design incentive plans for the wider workforce, including all employee share purchase plans, and support clients on annual compliance and disclosure matters relating to operation of their share plans.
• Lead client engagements of moderate complexity independently, consulting with senior team members as necessary.
• Manage commercial aspects of engagements to achieve desired levels of quality and profitability, including expected utilisation and profitability targets.
• Take early responsibility for building and maintaining client relationships, including discussing people issues with clients and identifying opportunities to assist across different specialisms.
• Work with other teams to deliver integrated advice to clients in relation to their business issues.
• Delegate work to, and review work by, junior team members from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Train and develop junior team members from both technical and non-technical perspectives.
• Assist in developing innovative solutions and opportunities for clients and participate in initiatives to bring those solutions to market.
• Advise on technical issues and support 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 and pride in their work.
• 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 handle a fluid, changing work environment.
• Self-starters who can work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment.
• Strong communicators (written and verbal). Bachelor’s Degree preferable but not essential.
• Work experience that demonstrates a solid 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.

About KPMG

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.

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 and you want to achieve a sustainable work-life balance.