Equity Reward Senior Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team within a forward-thinking company that specializes in employee equity incentives. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects with clients from various sectors, utilizing cutting-edge technology to navigate complex challenges. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages personal growth. As a share plans specialist, you'll advise clients on tax and legal aspects, enhancing their reward capabilities while developing your own expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing team.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong project and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on design and structuring of incentive plans.
• Support clients on ongoing operation of existing incentive plans.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

ACA/CTA or Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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The Equity Reward practice at KPMG is a dedicated national team that advises on the design, tax, market practice, and accounting aspects of management and broader employee equity incentive structures.

You will get to work on exciting and intellectually stimulating projects with clients of all sizes from various sectors. You will have access to leading technology to help your clients navigate rapidly evolving times. Learn for a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make as you further your career, alongside some of the brightest minds in Tax & Law. Celebrate diverse perspectives in a team where everyone is encouraged to come as they are and pursue initiatives that support the communities we serve.

Within KPMG’s Equity Reward team, we advise both privately owned, listed, UK, and global clients. Our advice includes:

1. The design and structuring of new incentive plans;
2. Reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose;
3. Supporting clients on the ongoing operation of existing incentive plans, including tax, tax reporting, and legal support;
4. Advising on the impact of corporate transactions on incentive plans.

Our extensive KPMG global networks enable us to support clients operating global share plans.

The successful applicant will be involved in business development activities, including client proposals, presentations, and writing articles on technical matters.

The team seeks individuals experienced in advising on tax and legal aspects of incentive arrangements, focusing on design, implementation, and tax advisory, with opportunities to work across other streams within the team.

What KPMG’s Reward practice looks for:

• Team players who enjoy working with diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Intellectually curious, open-minded, and detail-oriented professionals
• Proactive individuals delivering excellent client service
• Relationship builders capable of spotting and developing new opportunities
• Flexible team members adaptable to a changing work environment

Reasons to join KPMG’s Equity Reward practice:

• Opportunity to develop specialisms across reward/share plans, including listed/unlisted and UK/global work
• Potential to focus on private or public company work at senior levels
• Chance to develop client relationships and enhance KPMG’s reward capabilities
• Joining a growing team expanding its client offerings
• Achieving a sustainable work-life balance

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ideally, a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA/CTA or solicitor); relevant experience considered if not qualified
• Project and financial management skills, including planning and monitoring
• Effective time management, initiative, and composure under pressure
• Leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to identify and manage risks, knowing when to escalate
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience and Background:

The successful applicant will be an established share plans specialist with skills or experience in:

• UK tax and legal issues related to long-term and equity-based incentives, especially with private companies/private equity
• Drafting legal documents, employee communications, and technical advice
• Organizational skills and initiative
• Experience in professional services delivering high-quality technical advice or industry demonstrating ambition to transition into professional services