Corporate Tax Consulting (Financial Services), Senior Associate - Manager

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Tax Consulting Assistant Manager - Senior Manager to join our Financial Services (FS) Tax Consulting team. This role is ideal for a tax professional with a strong background in corporate tax consulting, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering innovative tax solutions to clients in the financial services e.g. banking, insurance sectors.

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• Lead and manage tax advisory engagements for clients in the financial services industry e.g. banking and insurance on complex tax matters including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, IPOs, tax due diligence, tax rulings, and incentives.
• Identify and develop tax planning strategies tailored to the unique needs of Financial Services (FS) clients
• Provide strategic advice aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Drive business development initiatives, including client pitches, proposals, and participation in industry events
• Collaborate with the wider Tax Consulting, Audit and Advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions and develop cohesive go-to-market strategies
• Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
• Stay abreast of emerging tax developments, including BEPS 2.0, and assess their impact on FS clients

The Ideal Candidate Should

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of corporate or international tax experience in the financial services sector for Assistant Manager roles, and more than 7 years of relevant experience for Manager or Senior Manager positions
• Possess a University degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or Law; SIATP accreditation will be an added advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of Singapore and international tax regulations, including BEPS 2.0
• Have an outward-looking, people-oriented personality with great communication skills as well as an analytical mind, leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Highly driven with a proactive approach to client service and a strong track record in delivering innovative, business-focused tax solutions

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