International Tax Director

Overview

In this role you lead a multinational tax advisory practice within KPMG’s London International Tax team. You advise on complex structuring, reorganisations and tax policy changes for large, global clients, guiding cross-border teams to deliver compliant, value-driven solutions. You’ll shape international tax strategy, drive business development, and mentor a high-performance team. This position offers exposure to BEPS 2.0 and global tax trends within a collaborative, values-driven firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of multinational clients delivering high-quality tax advisory services
• Advise on tax structuring, refinancing, legal structure optimisation, reorganisations, and tax authority inquiries
• Provide technical support to the wider corporate tax team
• Develop market strategy and open conversations with clients and targets
• Contribute to international tax structuring, operating model redesigns, and responses to global tax policy changes (e.g., BEPS 2.0)
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and communicate complex matters to diverse audiences
• Oversee multiple cross-functional, cross-border projects
• Adjust business strategy to evolving client needs and global tax trends
• Champion compliance and risk protocols, embedding Global Tax Principles
• Drive business development leveraging market insights and client relationships
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering inclusivity and high performance
• Model KPMG’s values

Key requirements

• Qualified ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge
• Proven international tax advisory experience, ideally in Big Four or similar environment
• Strong technical expertise in corporate tax, international structuring, and tax risk management
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex engagements and relationships
• Commercial mindset with ability to translate technical advice into business value
• Proactive in identifying and progressing long-term opportunities for the firm and clients
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional tax environments and regulatory frameworks
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and ethical leadership
• Ability to develop, coach and lead staff and manage stakeholders
• High drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentorship
• Corporate tax
• International structuring
• Tax risk management

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