AVP, International Tax

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.The primary purpose of this position is to support the International Tax team on a broad range of complex tax matters across EMEA including, M&A, special projects, transfer pricing, tax controversy and, to a lesser extent, direct tax compliance and US GAAP tax reporting.International Tax StrategySupport the development and implementation of international tax strategies while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulationsConduct technical research and provide analysis to senior leaders on the tax implications of international business activities, reinsurance arrangements, and cross‑border capital flowsAssist in assessing the tax impact of mergers, acquisitions, expansions, and corporate restructurings; contribute to the execution of functional or legal entity restructuring projectsMonitor international tax legislative developments and communicate potential business impacts to relevant stakeholdersCompliance, Reporting & GovernanceManage direct tax compliance across relevant jurisdictions ensuring accurate and timely filings and audit readinessAssist in maintaining and updating global transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, and compliance requirements under OECD and local rulesContribute to process improvements and tax technology/automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and governance in tax processesRisk ManagementAssist in identifying and assessing international tax risks associated with cross‑border transactions, including reinsurance and other complex structuresSupport the maintenance of strong processes and internal controls to ensure adherence to the company’s tax governance frameworkStakeholder CollaborationWork with Finance, Legal, Treasury and other internal teams to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into operational and transactional activitiesLiaise with external advisors, regulators, and auditors to support the management of international tax matters and auditsSupport senior leaders in preparation for interactions with tax authorities or participation in industry forumsTeam Support & DevelopmentProvide guidance and support to junior team members as needed, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the international tax teamAssist in managing project workstreams on complex tax matters, ensuring accurate analysis, timely execution, and alignment with broader project objectivesQualifications / EducationBachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance or law from an accredited college/universityLicensed CPA/CA/CTA or similarSkills / CompetenciesStrong knowledge of international tax rules, treaty analysis, BEPS frameworks, and international transfer pricing standardsStrong analytical, communication, decision making and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the capability to influence senior executives and cross‑functional stakeholdersWhile primarily a direct tax role, the ability to identify indirect tax and employee tax issues is important given the coverage of this roleExperienceMinimum five years international tax experience in industry and/or in a public accounting firmNon-life insurance industry experience is an advantageDemonstrated experience in regional/global tax planning, international compliance, cross‑border structuring, and transfer pricingPrior leadership experience managing teams and complex international engagementsExperience and knowledge of tax reporting within the framework of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting is desired but not essentialDo you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team. 14101 Arch Europe Insurance Services LtdSummaryLocation: London, United Kingdom; Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, IrelandType: Full time