Description

Senior Director

Global Transactions Tax - Germany

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. 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

We are growing our Global Transaction Tax practice across Germany and looking to strategically strengthen at a senior level in Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Dusseldorf. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act as a trusted business advisor across service lines, allowing us access to provide the best service possible at all stages of our client's development. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop careers that are most meaningful to them.

How you will contribute

As a Senior Director you will manage the following key responsibilities, supported by the wider Global Transactions Tax team:

• Lead teams and work on multiple transaction engagements in Germany, across Europe, and globally, working closely with our Managing Directors.
• Lead in cross-border transactions, collaborating with clients and tax authorities, advising on buy-side and sell-side transaction tax projects, including tax due diligence reports, transaction structuring.
• Utilise your extensive tax knowledge to provide a high level of service whilst overseeing the professional development of the team below you.

• Network internally with our service lines and work on external marketing events to build cross-service line relationships.
• Gain exposure to our senior leadership, and proactively involved in commercial, business development, and marketing activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Transaction Tax projects across a variety of sectors, ideally at a top-tier advisory firm.
• Strong academic record and a degree from a leading university or equivalent.
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills, including managing key client relationships and networking/business development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Native or fluent German and English are essential. Additional language skills are highly advantageous.
• Highly ambitious and motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, deep functional knowledge and insight, a blend of operational and commercial skills, and an entrepreneurial approach.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.