AVP, International Tax in Wedmore

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the International Tax team on a broad range of complex tax matters across EMEA including M&A, special projects, transfer pricing, tax controversy and, to a lesser extent, direct tax compliance and US GAAP tax reporting.

• Support the development and implementation of international tax strategies while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Conduct technical research and provide analysis to senior leaders on the tax implications of international business activities, reinsurance arrangements, and cross‑border capital flows.
• Assist in assessing the tax impact of mergers, acquisitions, expansions, and corporate restructurings; contribute to the execution of functional or legal entity restructuring projects.
• Monitor international tax legislative developments and communicate potential business impacts to relevant stakeholders.

• Manage direct tax compliance across relevant jurisdictions ensuring accurate and timely filings and audit readiness.
• Assist in maintaining and updating global transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, and compliance requirements under OECD and local rules.
• Contribute to process improvements and tax technology/automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and governance in tax processes.

• Assist in identifying and assessing international tax risks associated with cross‑border transactions, including reinsurance and other complex structures.
• Support the maintenance of strong processes and internal controls to ensure adherence to the company’s tax governance framework.

• Work with Finance, Legal, Treasury and other internal teams to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into operational and transactional activities.
• Liaise with external advisors, regulators, and auditors to support the management of international tax matters and audits.
• Support senior leaders in preparation for interactions with tax authorities or participation in industry forums.

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the international tax team.
• Assist in managing project workstreams on complex tax matters, ensuring accurate analysis, timely execution, and alignment with broader project objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance or law from an accredited college/university.
• Licensed CPA/CA/CTA or similar.

• Strong knowledge of international tax rules, treaty analysis, BEPS frameworks, and international transfer pricing standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the capability to influence senior executives and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• While primarily a direct tax role, the ability to identify indirect tax and employee tax issues is important given the coverage of this role.

• Minimum five years international tax experience in industry and/or in a public accounting firm.
• Non-life insurance industry experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in regional/global tax planning, international compliance, cross‑border structuring, and transfer pricing.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams and complex international engagements.
• Experience and knowledge of tax reporting within the framework of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting is desired but not essential.

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you.