Director, Incentives & Reward

at  Deloitte

REQ #

16609
Job description

CONNECT TO YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our team supports a broad client portfolio across a range of industries, from very large global corporations through to smaller fast-growing businesses – including both listed and private companies and specialist funds.

We are looking for a variety of people from different backgrounds, including tax professionals and accountants and lawyers (including those with additional in-house share incentive experience) to join our team. The responsibilities will vary depending on the role (more information can be provided on enquiry), but may involve:

• Advising on commercial and practical issues related to the structure and design of equity and cash incentive plans;
• Supporting clients with the implementation and operation of equity and cash incentive plans in the UK and globally, including the impact of corporate transactions;
• Advising on the tax and legal implications around the world of incentive plans, for both the employer and the employee;
• Developing strategies for the tax compliant and tax efficient delivery of incentives;
• Assistance with preparing technical updates to send to clients and contacts, in relation to the changes of tax and legal treatment of incentives;
• Providing ad hoc practical advice to clients operating their plans. Attending client meetings and speaking to clients as required to discuss the advice – we aim to act as part of the client team, to grow and develop our excellent client relationships;
• Drafting share plan and related employee communication documents (plan rules, FAQs, tax guides) (relevant for those with a legal background); and
• Providing support on proposals and business development activity (e.g. preparing slides, bid responses, developing your own client relationships).

CONNECT TO YOUR SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• You’re a natural at taking initiative. Someone who brings out the best in others and is a brilliant relationship-builder. You’ll grow our business without compromising standards, integrity or culture. We’re all about learning and growing, so we’ll support you throughout your career with us;
• Experience of share incentives in the professional services environment (potentially including time in industry) and an understanding of the relevant legislation in this field;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload with a flexible approach, ensuring deadlines are met;
• Clear communication skills and ability to produce high quality, client facing, technically accurate, well written work;
• Pro-active and able to take ownership of delivering projects to clients and use initiative to resolve problems;
• Willingness to learn and deal with new ideas and technical areas;
• Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels and make an impact within our local, national and international networks;
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness;
• Ideally one of the following qualifications: ACCA/ACA/ATT/CTA, Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalents). We will also consider applications from individuals who are currently studying for one of these qualifications.

CONNECT TO YOUR BUSINESS - TAX

Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

• Advising on commercial and practical issues related to the structure and design of equity and cash incentive plans;
• Supporting clients with the implementation and operation of equity and cash incentive plans in the UK and globally, including the impact of corporate transactions;
• Advising on the tax and legal implications around the world of incentive plans, for both the employer and the employee;
• Developing strategies for the tax compliant and tax efficient delivery of incentives;
• Assistance with preparing technical updates to send to clients and contacts, in relation to the changes of tax and legal treatment of incentives;
• Providing ad hoc practical advice to clients operating their plans. Attending client meetings and speaking to clients as required to discuss the advice – we aim to act as part of the client team, to grow and develop our excellent client relationships;
• Drafting share plan and related employee communication documents (plan rules, FAQs, tax guides) (relevant for those with a legal background); and
• Providing support on proposals and business development activity (e.g. preparing slides, bid responses, developing your own client relationships)