Head of Tax – Banking

Banking & Financial Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution is seeking a Head of Tax to oversee compliance and advisory functions across Europe and APAC. This strategic position involves managing a team, ensuring adherence to tax laws, and influencing business decisions. Ideal candidates will have UK Chartered Tax Adviser qualifications and extensive multi-jurisdictional tax experience. The role offers a dynamic global business environment and requires excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of UK and international tax.
• Proven experience managing multi-jurisdictional tax matters.
• Hands-on strategist with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Europe and APAC tax function.
• Oversee tax returns and statutory account disclosures.
• Provide proactive tax advice to business units.

Skills

UK Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)

Corporate planning expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong presence across Europe and the Asia‑Pacific region. They are looking for a Head of Tax to lead the Europe and APAC tax function, overseeing compliance, reporting, accounting, and advisory across multiple jurisdictions. This is a senior, strategic role with responsibility for managing a small team, collaborating closely with business units, and ensuring tax matters support business strategy while maintaining full compliance with local laws and regulations.

The role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, manage tax risk, and work across a dynamic, global business environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Europe and APAC tax function, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Oversee preparation, review, and sign‑off of tax returns, statutory account disclosures, and tax accounting for multiple entities.
• Provide proactive tax advice to business units on transactions, products, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Regulatory teams) on complex tax matters.
• Develop and mentor team members, ensuring knowledge transfer and building a strong compliance culture.
• Engage with tax authorities on audits, enquiries, and risk assessments.
• Shape and influence business strategy through effective tax planning and risk management.

Qualifications / Experience

• UK Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), ACA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and international tax, including corporate planning, compliance, and reporting.
• Proven experience managing multi‑jurisdictional tax matters (UK focused with management across EMEA and APAC)
• Hands‑on, strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skillls

Please reach out on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion. They’re reviewing CV’s for this role in the next few days so please do reach out ASAP.