Director - Tax (Financial Services)

Full Job Description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Our experienced Financial Services Tax team of 180 professionals led by our 9 partners are experts in their respective fields, specialising in the dynamic and diverse world of financial services. The group works across the core areas of Banking & Capital Markets, Asset & Wealth Management and Insurance and provides tax services to clients in areas such as aviation finance, insurance and investment funds, including asset classes such as private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure. We also have dedicated Fintech and ESG teams, focusing on the opportunities for our clients in these expanding areas. We are a team that embraces change and are focused on taking advantage of cutting-edge technology-based solutions to deliver an excellent client service.

What we do:
Our role is to develop tax solutions for our clients both locally and internationally, to fit with their commercial aims. Our clients include many of the leading domestic and multinational financial institutions. Our regular interactions with both Irish Revenue and the Department of Finance, as well as our connections with various industry bodies and the OECD working groups, enable us to be at the forefront of an ever changing and dynamic tax environment.

What does this role offer:

Within each of the specialist areas of FS we offer a wealth of experience and opportunities to assist you in developing your career. You will work with some of the best FS Tax professionals both in PwC Ireland but also within our unrivalled global network giving you a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in over 150 countries around the world and work not only on Irish tax issues but also on transactions spanning international borders.

As a Director in FS Tax, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve complex tax and broader business issues from strategy to execution. At PwC you’ll be empowered to:

Lead and manage a challenging, evolving and varied client portfolio.

Bring business knowledge, innovation and insight to create value for your portfolio of clients and the firm.

Collaborate with your clients to analyse how to transform their business, how to develop and implement innovative solutions.

Develop and maintain deep business relationships and market profile, with a view to developing opportunities and winning new business.

Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to bring value to our clients.

Be at the forefront when representing new legislation/regulations and Irish/EU tax policy developments to our clients.

Have an active role in coaching our team members, promoting a learning culture.

Embrace the digital evolution within our business and with our clients, motivated to identify opportunities to drive these technologies further in our day-to-day business and that of our clients.

Operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries.

Motivate your team to perform at their best, make a difference and deliver results, while providing mentorship and guidance allowing them to stretch to their full potential.

Support your team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary, making optimal use of the latest technology available.

Work on attracting, developing and retaining the best talents for the firm.

Be part of and contribute to the fun working environment and culture.

About you – Key skills and competencies:

At least 10+ years experience in Tax consulting.

AITI/CTA Qualified (or qualified by experience) with a strong academic record.

Strong academic record with a Degree in accounting, economics, finance, or law.

Commercial awareness with an ability to develop business opportunities in order to generate growth within FS and the firm.

Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality and diverse relationships.

Creative - develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Enthusiastic team player and manager with a passion to coach and encourage others to achieve their potential.

Leadership – demonstrate strong commitment and experience to developing yourself, your team members, your clients and your business.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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