Associate Director, Incentives & Reward in Birmingham

Our national Reward business represents the largest Reward practice in any professional services firm and has practitioners specializing in every area of how and why employers pay employees. Within that, our Incentives team supports both global and domestic listed and private companies at every stage of the corporate lifecycle with all aspects of designing, implementing and operating incentive arrangements in the UK and overseas, including supporting clients in meeting their tax, legal, regulatory and compliance obligations. We are a true advisory practice and aim to work in partnership with our clients to deliver high quality, high impact advice. The team has a number of varied and challenging roles available.

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, accountants and lawyers (including those with additional in-house share incentive experience) to join our team. The responsibilities will vary depending on the role, 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;
• Drafting share plan and related employee communication documents (plan rules, FAQs, tax guides);
• Providing support on proposals and business development activity (e.g. preparing slides, bid responses, developing your own client relationships).

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.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.