Senior Associate – Business Travel and Remote Work Team

Vialto UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Associate with strong global mobility expertise to help clients identify, manage, and mitigate compliance risks arising from international travel and remote work. You will work with multinational clients to deliver high-quality services, coach junior staff, and contribute to business growth.

The role combines technical advisory with client relationship management and project delivery, requiring collaboration across teams and adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience in global mobility, business travel compliance, or remote work compliance.
• Strong understanding of international global mobility principles.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering projects.
• Ability to interpret technical legislation and translate it into practical business advice.
• Global mobility consulting and technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of international business travel and remote work compliance and advisory engagements.
• Deliver practical and technically accurate advice relating to compliance obligations (tax, social security, payroll, immigration and other corporate considerations).
• Account management for clients using risk assessment and tracking technology tools.
• Support design and implementation of international remote work compliance programs including policy and governance design and technology implementations.

Skills

Global mobility knowledge

Client relationship management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Travel data analysis tools

Compliance technology

Job description

Join the leader in global work. Vialto helps leading organizations identify, develop, and execute their workforce priorities with confidence. Our practice areas include global tax, immigration, rewards, advisory and Vialto private and our team is the gold standard in navigating the complexities of cross-border compliance, and workforce strategies. We look for people our clients and assignees can count on to thoughtfully deliver clear solutions to complex problems.

Join the leader in global work. Vialto helps leading organizations identify, develop, and execute their workforce priorities with confidence. Our practice areas include global tax, immigration, rewards, advisory and Vialto private and our team is the gold standard in navigating the complexities of cross-border compliance, and workforce strategies. We look for people our clients and assignees can count on to thoughtfully deliver clear solutions to complex problems. To be the best in the business, we cultivate a dynamic, highly collaborative culture that fuels the growth of our people. We invite you to inquire boldly, learn deeply, and grow endlessly with us. You’ll work alongside recognized experts, shaping people-first, technology-driven solutions that drive the future of work. We help our clients achieve their goals and imagine new possibilities. And we can do the same for you. Whatever your aspirations, Vialto can help you find your way.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Associate. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong understanding of global mobility including compliance risks associated with cross-border business travel and remote working arrangements. You will work directly with multinational clients to help them identify, manage, and mitigate compliance risks arising from business travel and remote work. The role combines technical expertise, client relationship management, project delivery, and team development responsibilities. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality client services, supporting business development initiatives, coaching junior team members, and contributing to the continued growth of our team.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery

• Manage a portfolio of international business travel and remote work compliance and advisory engagements.
• Deliver practical and technically accurate advice relating compliance obligations (tax, social security, payroll, immigration and other corporate considerations).
• Account management for clients using risk assessment and tracking technology tools.
• Support the design and implementation of international remote work compliance programs including policy and governance design and technology implementations.
• Conduct risk assessments for cross-border employee activities and remote work arrangements.
• Prepare and review client reports, technical analyses, presentations, and recommendations.
• Liaise with overseas member firms and technical specialists to coordinate multi-country projects.

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Support client meetings, workshops, and compliance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and improve client outcomes.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Coordinate delivery across internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensure delivery is aligned with internal quality and risk management standards.

Team Development

• Review work prepared by Associates and more junior team members.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and on-the-job training.
• Support knowledge sharing and technical development within the wider team.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Assist with proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings and technology-enabled solutions.
• Support marketing activities, webinars, client events, and industry forums.
• Stay current with legislative developments, market trends, and emerging workforce mobility practices.

Essential

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in global mobility, business travel compliance, remote work compliance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of international global mobility principles.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering projects.
• Ability to interpret technical legislation and translate it into practical business advice.
• Global mobility consulting and technical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with business travel compliance technology and travel data analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with a client-focused approach.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of deliverables.
• Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous learning.

Success Measures

Success In This Role Will Be Demonstrated Through

• Consistently high-quality client delivery.
• Strong client satisfaction and relationship development.
• Effective management of project timelines and budgets.
• Identification of growth opportunities and cross-selling initiatives.
• Positive contribution to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Technical excellence and sound risk management judgment.

Additional Information

This position is for:

• UK location
• Regular contract
• Hybrid model (2-3 days in the office preferred)

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status.

Please note, AI is used as part of the application process.