US International Tax Manager

Were recruiting for a US International Tax Manager to work within Group Tax to support the Head of Insurance and Investments Tax and the Head of Bermuda Tax. Primary responsibilities include supporting on:

• Provision of advice on US tax matters to the insurance business (and in particular in relation to US life insurance tax).
• Tax matters pertaining to Bermuda including monitoring adherence to the Groups operating guidelines.
• Investment structuring and M&A to the extent they relate to the US or Bermuda Insurance businesses.
• Groupwide US tax matters such as BEAT and CAMT.

What youll be doing:

• Supporting the Head of Insurance & Investments Tax and Head of Bermuda Tax as a tax business partner on international tax issues specifically in relation to the US and Bermuda reinsurance businesses. This includes advising the Institutional Retirement division of potential tax exposures in relation to US inbound direct investments and crossborder PRT reinsurance transactions.
• Gaining an understanding of and managing the US tax profile of reinsurance structures and insurance entity investments including understanding and mitigating exposures and risks such as US permanent establishment risk. Develop and maintain knowledge of key US tax matters impacting the Group including impact assessments and knowledge dissemination across Group Tax and impacted business areas.
• Producing technical analysis and documentation on key international tax issues for projects and transactions to support internal sign off including US domestic tax analysis where appropriate.
• Responsible for the management of US federal and state tax compliance and yearend reporting for group entities in the insurance business including the assessment of US inbound tax matters such as BEAT and CAMT.
• Supporting the Head of Bermuda Tax on all matters pertaining to our Bermudian reinsurance operations including the implementation and ongoing operation of the Bermudian CIT regime and support in implementing and monitoring operating guidelines for the business.
• Building relationships with key contacts in the Institutional Retirement division to ensure Group Tax are embedded appropriately into commercial activity.
• Supporting the Groups relationship with key tax authorities including HMRC and the IRS and assist with resolution of tax audits and enquiries. Monitor changes in US tax code and the international tax landscape in particular as relating to the reinsurance industry.

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

• Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA or CPA) and/or Taxation qualification (e.g. CTA ADIT) with a solid level of post qualification tax experience within a large corporate or practice
• Knowledge of UK Taxes Acts as they apply to International Taxes including corporation tax VAT and stamp duty to the extent that they apply to the companies in the group for which tax responsibility held.
• Knowledge of US tax code in respect of reinsurance businesses.
• Knowledge of the tax aspects of US NAIC UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Develops understanding of the key concepts which drive regulation within our markets.
• Ability to progress idea/solution by undertaking extra tasks proactively.
• Builds and develops strong relationships with staff peers and other contacts within the business.
• Experience of providing tax advice and be able to explain tax technical issues in a clear and concise way to nontax experts.

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performancerelated bonus plan and valuable share schemes  
• Generous pension contribution  
• Life assurance   
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) 
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday 
• Competitive family leave 
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brandnew electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online   
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information :

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor named Britains Most Admired Company in 2023 for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We strive to be open mindful and inclusive so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If youre open to find out more wed love to hear from you.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime