Executive Director, Asia Corporate Tax

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

As an Executive Director within Asia Corporate Tax, you will be a collaborative Team Lead, responsible for managing and developing a team of tax professionals, ensuring they function as an integral part of our global Corporate Tax organization with equal responsibility and ownership of their work coverage.

The successful candidate must have strong skills and proven experience in:

- Managing, developing and growing large teams;
- A track record of developing and executing on a strategic vision for a new function;
- Global stakeholder collaboration and communication; and
- Multi-task and adapt to changing priorities with positive thinking.

Job Responsibilities

- Day to day management of a team of around 60 people fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and high performance
- Partner and collaborate closely with offshore country tax managers to align the teams goals and priorities with that of the stakeholders they work with, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams within the India Corporate Centre to leverage those relationships
- Ensure seamless integration and communication between the India Corporate Centre Tax team and global tax teams across various geographies and business units of JP Morgan
- Manage India Corporate Centre Tax team deliverables and priorities and ensure alignment with the global tax teams
- Participate in developing the team's strategic plan and ensure goals and objectives are being measured and achieved on an individual and team level
- Drive strategic development and focus of the team as we build out more capability to partner and collaborate with the global tax teams to perform more value add functions
- Manage and monitor team performance through training, coaching and motivation, drive talent management, continuous improvement and development within the team
- Ability to be both an individual contributor for ad hoc projects as well as manage the team and, together with the global tax teams, provide technical guidance and oversight on complex tax matters, including international tax planning, transfer pricing, and tax compliance
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including senior management, business unit leaders, and global tax team members
- Identify opportunities for continued process improvement and greater efficiency gains, ensuring consistency across the global Corporate Tax organization
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment of open communication and fair performance assessment

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

- Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification preferred, with 15+ years of experience in tax or finance roles, with a proven track record of managing large teams, preferably in the financial services industry
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and develop team members
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to adapt to change
- Strong business sense, excellent global stakeholder collaboration, management and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across geographies and functions
- Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement change in a complex environment
- Experience in coaching or mentoring employees
- Demonstrated team building skills and ability to work in a team environment along with experience in managing conflict and adapting to change
- Operate with a high level of integrity and risk awareness
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with an objective view on the appropriate approach

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

- Proven record of managing and developing a high performing team
- Experience with and in-depth knowledge of developing and executing on a strategic vision for a new function
- Knowledge of international tax principles or broad based tax experience

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.