Head of Tax Compliance

Corporation Service Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Head of Tax Compliance to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive tax compliance framework. This pivotal role involves ensuring adherence to international tax laws, managing client tax arrangements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to mitigate tax risks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in global tax compliance, particularly with AEOI, FATCA, and CRS frameworks. This dynamic organization offers a hybrid work environment, fostering a culture of compliance and innovation, making it an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Annual success-sharing bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global tax compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of international tax laws and frameworks.
• Ability to navigate complex tax issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global tax compliance framework.
• Oversee internal audits related to tax compliance.
• Lead and mentor compliance and risk colleagues.

Skills

Global Tax Compliance

FATCA

CRS

AEOI

Tax Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or Law

Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CTA, LLM, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Description

Global Head of Tax Compliance
Global
Global Head of Compliance & Risk
Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Global Head of Tax Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the enterprise-wide tax compliance framework. This includes ensuring that client tax arrangements are managed in compliance with regulatory obligations and best practices. The role also encompasses setting the strategic framework for global tax reporting regimes, including the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The individual will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate tax risks and ensure adherence to international tax laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tax Compliance & Governance

• Develop and implement a global tax compliance framework to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations across jurisdictions when managing client structures.
• Establish and maintain enterprise policies, procedures, and controls to ensure teams in location can manage client tax affairs correctly.
• Oversee internal audits and assessments related to tax compliance and risk management.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing compliance reports.
• Contribute to the enterprise identification of commercial opportunities driven by tax changes.
• Complete and keep up to date Regulatory Developments Tracker (or comparable alternative system as from time to time may be introduced) to capture tax related legal and regulatory developments, which might impact CSC and/or its client's business activities.

AEOI / FATCA / CRS Management

• Act as the Responsible Officer for CSC at an enterprise level and ensure oversight of local ROs.
• Set the enterprise-wide framework for compliance with AEOI, FATCA and CRS reporting requirements.
• Ensure the minimum standards for with respect to tax compliance are in place for client onboarding, due diligence, and reporting obligations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively adapt the compliance framework to meet evolving requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant internal teams (e.g., legal, risk, ET) to enhance systems and processes supporting tax reporting.

Client Tax Arrangements

• Develop a robust governance structure to ensure client tax arrangements are structured, documented, and executed in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with client-facing teams to ensure that tax-related client obligations are properly managed.
• Act as a subject matter expert on tax compliance issues impacting client accounts and transactions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop relevant compliance, risk, and business unit colleagues.
• Foster a culture of tax awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, risk, and operations teams to ensure tax compliance is embedded in business processes.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CTA, LLM, ACCA) preferred.
• Extensive experience in global tax compliance, including FATCA, CRS, and AEOI frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of international tax laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in tax risk management and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to navigate complex tax issues in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in a multinational financial institution or tax firm and a global corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of financial services, investment structures, corporate and private structures, and client tax reporting.
• Ability to influence and drive strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax issues into business-friendly language.
• Commercial Mindset
• Advanced Excel skills.

This role presents a unique opportunity for a seasoned tax compliance professional to lead and shape the global tax compliance strategy for a dynamic organization.

About Us

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging.

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.

Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

About the Team

At CSC, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.

CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.

• We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006.

• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.

• Employees are eligible for success sharing, bonus, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as part of your Total Rewards that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.

• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid/remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.