M​/f​/d - Global Transaction Tax

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia and Australia.

A&M’s German Tax Team takes a truly holistic approach to the market, offering expertise across a diverse range of services—from Global Transaction Tax (GTT) to Private Equity Funds Tax Compliance, VAT Services, People Services, Corporate Tax and Tax Compliance Services, Operating Model and Transfer Pricing

The Global Transaction Tax team focuses on all aspects of Merger & Acquisition tax, supporting both national and international transactions. We provide tax due diligence services to identify tax risks, which are essential for purchase price negotiations, transaction structuring, and drafting tax clauses in agreements like the SPA and aligning them with W&I insurance. Additionally, the GTT team advises on tax-efficient structuring and reorganizations, proper handling of transaction costs, and post-deal integration to address all tax-related aspects of M&A transactions comprehensively.

We are looking for all experienced levels (m/f/d) to join our expanding Global Transaction Tax team in Germany. This position offers exceptional career growth opportunities within one of the most rapidly growing tax practices.

• Providing advice in all aspects of transactions tax advisory work:
  • Producing due diligence reports in respect of buy-side and sell-side mandates
  • Supporting buy-side clients in respect of tax modelling and funds flow work streams
  • Developing and drafting advisory reports on the establishment of fund structures and transaction structuring in respect of the acquisition / disposal of investments
  • Working to client or Managing Director set deadlines to deliver completed reports

• Establishing and managing client relationships:
  • Dealing directly with clients to assimilate their tax concerns
  • Identifying areas of risk for clients and working with senior team members to develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Liaising with tax specialists in other areas
  • Co-ordinating national and international Tax teams

• Providing clients with ad-hoc advice on day-to-day planning issues
• Involved in business development and marketing initiatives
• Work closely together with the members of A&M’s global tax teams with locations in places such as UK, US, Netherlands, Dubai and many more;
• Focus on advisory work with limited time spent on compliance and administrative tasks

At best you already have the following qualifications:

• Years of relevant work experience in M&A Tax, gained from a leading Tax consultancy
• Deep understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and the ability to apply this knowledge effectively to client situations
• Strong communication, presentation, business development and project management skills
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• Goal- and performance-oriented, charismatic personality
• Strong drive for continuous learning and professional growth
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills
• An excellent master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax Law or Tax Economics or related fields
• German Certified Tax Advisor (“Steuerberater”) qualification is highly…