Director Taxation

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How will you make an impact in this role?

American Express (“AXP”) is looking for a colleague who will ambitiously own and manage Tax advisory responsibilities for Spain, together with wider EU taxes. The role will provide best in class tax support to various business lines and other critical stakeholders of the corporation, including leadership of the principal EU regulated companies based in Spain. This is an advisory and controversy focused role working closely with the wider regional tax and finance organization and reporting to VP-Taxes, EMEA region located in London.

In the capacity of Tax director, you will act as trusted advisor to stakeholders in Spain as well as AXP Global Tax Organization. The role is direct tax advisory focused related to domestic and international transactions, ensuring strong tax positions through tax planning, audit management and interaction with internal and external interest groups. The scope of responsibilities may be extended to cover other markets.

Minimum Qualifications

Deliver Strategic Tax Advice & Leadership
Provide accurate, practical tax guidance and advice to the enterprise. Proactively participate in business initiatives and lead tax-related projects to drive efficiencies. Ensure tax positions are clearly communicated and understood by stakeholders.

Manage Tax Authority Engagements
Oversee tax audits and disputes, and relationship with tax authorities, taking strategic positions and negotiating for optimal and appropriate outcomes. Manage any associated third-party advisors.

Engage in Tax Landscape Monitoring and Advocacy
Take a lead in identifying, understanding and communicating domestic, EU, and OECD tax law developments. Actively participate in lobbying activities.

Provide Leadership and Collaboration
Guide and support the development of direct report(s). Collaborate with regional and global tax teams. Develop and maintain a network within the wider organisation and other business functions. Ensure smooth business knowledge sharing within the Global Tax organisation. Support tax process improvements and governance, including digital transformation opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

Meaningful number of years of high quality, impact post-qualification direct tax experience gained in a reputable professional environment and/or large multinational corporate environment.

Hold a relevant professional qualification (i.e., legal, tax and/or accounting).

Experience working with or for a US multinational is desired but not essential.

Proven multi-jurisdictional understanding of relevant corporate income tax rules and an appreciation of emerging legislation impacting the EMEA region.

Must be highly analytical and be able to creatively apply tax rules to business situations to achieve positive results, while assuring full compliance with applicable laws.

A strong, proactive and collaborative leader with good teamwork, partnership & negotiation skills.

Must be a self-starter with high integrity and ethics. Can work independently with high effectiveness, diligence and speed of actions.

Clear communication skills, including proven ability to distill and explain highly technical issues to diverse audience.

Proven relationship builder across functions, levels, and world zones; exudes a true, collaborative orientation.

Business level English language skills required.

Non-considerations for sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Support for financial-well-being and retirement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)

Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)

Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.