Senior Tax Advisor

Bank of America; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Senior Tax Advisor to manage tax risks and provide strategic advice for EMEA banking operations. This role involves collaboration with international teams and requires extensive tax expertise, strong communication skills, and strategic thinking to navigate legislative impacts. The position offers competitive UK-specific benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Charitable giving

Cultural memberships

Community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in UK and international tax.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with senior management.
• Ability to handle multiple issues and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax advice and manage risks for EMEA banking and markets units.
• Oversee EY outsourcing for tax filings and audits.
• Develop and approve impactful tax planning strategies.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Influence

Risk Management

Education

Extensive post-qualification experience in UK and international tax

Current role in financial services tax department

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: EMEA Corporate Tax - Senior Tax Advisor

Corporate Title: Director

Location: Chester

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Location Overview:

Find us in Chester, a city renowned for its culture, history, and beauty. Working at Bank of America Chester offers a global career opportunity within a renowned organization, situated amidst the North Wales hills and the River Dee.

The Team:

The CFO Group manages overall financial aspects including accounting, reporting, balance sheet, planning, treasury, investor relations, investments, and tax.

Global Financial Control (GFC) handles consolidated reporting, accounting standards, controls, risk assessments, data management, and tax activities, supporting responsible growth.

EMEA Corporate Tax manages tax risk, strategy, transaction advice, external audits, and compliance in the EMEA region.

Role Description:

The Senior Tax Advisor will report to the Head of International Tax, working closely with teams in London, Paris, and globally.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide tax advice and manage risks for EMEA banking and markets units, including product reviews and operational model changes.
2. Oversee EY outsourcing for tax filings, provisions, audits, and settlements.
3. Assess and communicate the impact of tax legislative changes, developing advocacy or action plans.
4. Ensure tax governance and risk management align with global standards; develop local tax guidelines and operational initiatives.
5. Collaborate with international and US tax teams on global activity implications.
6. Develop and approve impactful tax planning strategies.
7. Represent Bank of America in industry forums and liaise with tax authorities and government bodies.

Qualifications:

• Extensive post-qualification experience in UK and international tax.
• Current role in a financial services tax department or with significant banking tax expertise at an accounting or law firm.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with senior management and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking to anticipate tax impacts of business developments and legislation.
• Influence, advocacy, negotiation skills, and relationship-building ability.
• Risk management skills and ability to handle multiple issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

UK-specific benefits include private healthcare, pension, life assurance, back-up childcare, flexible benefits, wellbeing support, charitable giving, cultural memberships, and community volunteering opportunities.

Our Commitment:

We promote a culture of integrity and sound judgment, emphasizing individual accountability. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and accessibility in our recruitment processes.