Senior Tax Advisor

Job Description:

Job Title: EMEA Corporate Tax - Senior Tax Advisor

Corporate

Title:

Director

Location: Chester / London

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!

Chester

Find us in the city of Chester, a destination renowned for its culture, history, and beauty. Working at Bank of America Chester offers a far-reaching global career for a world-renowned organisation, whilst being ideally situated against the backdrop of the rolling North Wales hills and the banks of the serene River Dee.

London

Our London office is based just a stone’s throw from the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you’ll find modern work spaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we’re proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London.

Finally, your physical wellness is well-c for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group is responsible for the overall financial management of our company. This includes accounting, financial, and regulatory reporting, balance sheet management, financial planning and analysis, treasury, investor relations, corporate investments and tax.

Global Financial Control (GFC) is responsible for managing and executing consolidated financial and legal entity reporting; interpreting and applying accounting policy and standards; overseeing financial controls and operational risk assessments; managing and maintaining financial data and systems; managing general ledger and sub‐ledger accounting; and supporting tax activities. In short, our focus in GFC is to get the numbers right and to work in support of the company’s goals, most importantly responsible growth.

EMEA Corporate Tax manages tax risk for the enterprise, determines tax strategy, advises on tax consequences of business transactions and structures, manages external tax audit and controversy processes and manages income tax accounting and compliance activities in EMEA.

The EMEA Corporate Tax Senior Tax Advisor will report to the Head of international Tax and will work closely with a small team of tax professionals based in London and Paris, as well as tax colleagues globally.

• Provide tax advice to and manage tax risks associated with certain business and operation units in the EMEA Global Banking and Markets lines of business, including the review and approval of new products and changes in the bank’s operating models.
• Oversee the EY managed outsourcing arrangement for certain countries within EMEA, including: the review and approval of corporation tax filings, tax provision calculations and tax authority audits and settlements.
• Review and evaluate the impact of any new tax legislative proposals or changes, communicate the impacts to internal stakeholders and develop any necessary advocacy or action plans.
• Oversee tax governance and risk management consistent with the global framework; determine local tax guidelines; and implement initiatives to improve operational excellence.
• Work with colleagues in International and US tax and assist with queries on the local tax implications of global activities.
• Develop and approve tax planning initiatives with significant impact.
• Represent Bank of…