Senior International Tax Consultant - Financial Services

In response to the evolving business model, the transformation of finance functions and the increasingly complex regulatory landscape, EY's SLT (Studio Legale Tributario) is committed to provide the highest quality service to our financial clients, providing a range of domestic and international transactional tax planning services and tax-related advisory services.

The opportunity

We are now looking for a Senior International Tax Consultant to join our International Tax and Transaction Services team in Milan.

As an International Tax consultant, your primary focus will be advising global financial entities and asset management companies on the various regional and international tax implications of their operations. You'll demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply your tax knowledge to client situations, developing and delivering innovative tax planning ideas with timely, responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations. You'll also thoroughly and accurately analyze information and prepare practical and creative approaches tailored to a client's tax situation, arriving at appropriate conclusions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of tax services for many of the world's largest multinational financial corporations and private equity funds. Identify and address complex domestic and international tax issues and assist them in strategically aligning different areas of taxation.
• Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business.
• Help to develop and guide staff and other junior tax professionals by providing effective performance feedback and ensuring team responsibilities are consistent with skills and developmental goals.
• Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations.
• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
• Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery.

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least 3-4 years of professional experience at International Law Firms, the Big Four and/or Advisory Firms;
• University degree in Law/Economics and Master in National/International Taxation;
• Ability to build strong client relationships;
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral.

Why should I work for Ernst & Young's International Tax services?

In the current challenging environment, executives are looking to align their global tax position with their overall business strategy to maintain competitive advantage and provide value to shareholders. As one of Ernst & Young's international tax professionals, you'll help leading organizations to assess their tax strategies and exposures and will assist with international tax issues. As part of an integrated global and multidisciplinary team of talented people, you'll gain valuable experience across industries and geographies. We'll give you access to the resources you require and help you develop the skills you need to be successful. You'll also receive support and encouragement to achieve your potential and become a leader in the tax profession.

What working at EY offers

We offer an attractive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our rewards package includes a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

• Join a young team genuinely passionate about their work.
• Become part of a leading global professional services firm.
• Get extensive training, both on technical matters, as well as on soft skills and project management.
• Get individual coaching and mentoring and learn from experts, which will support your growth as a professional and as a person.
• Interact with your colleagues on an international level.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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