EMEA VAT Compliance & Risk Manager - Vice President in London

Are you an experienced VAT professional who enjoys both getting things done and making things better, is curious and keen to continue developing, and is looking to combine technical VAT expertise, operational ownership and strategic influence? Join JPMorgan's EMEA Corporate Tax team to help manage indirect tax risk and VAT compliance obligations across Europe while helping shape the future operating model.

As an EMEA VAT Compliance & Risk Manager - Vice President in Tax department you will enjoy both the technical and operational aspects of VAT and will be motivated by effective tax risk management. You will maintain oversight of indirect tax developments across selected jurisdictions, own oversight of VAT reporting for a portfolio of legal entities, and play an integral role in shaping the future indirect tax operating model through process simplification, automation, enhanced data-driven controls and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.

This is a hands-on role in a dynamic international environment, working closely with tax and non-tax colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and cultures. Beyond the core responsibilities, this role offers significant opportunities for professional development. Working alongside experienced VAT and tax professionals across the EMEA Corporate Tax team, you will gain insight into a wide range of financial services products, their VAT implications across jurisdictions, and broader tax and international tax developments affecting the firm.

Job responsibilities

• Own oversight of VAT returns and indirect tax reporting obligations for a portfolio of European legal entities.
• Partner closely with offshore teams to ensure high-quality, efficient and well-controlled delivery of compliance activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and control enhancements across the region.
• Monitor and assess indirect tax risks, regulatory developments and emerging obligations across assigned jurisdictions.
• Identify and lead the resolution of VAT issues.
• Support tax audits, enquiries and other risk management activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with VAT and tax specialists across the Global Corporate Tax team to address technical matters and emerging tax developments.
• Contribute ideas and challenge constructively to support the continued evolution of the EMEA VAT operating model.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Strong European VAT knowledge, ideally including experience within financial services.
• Experience managing or overseeing VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• A practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, locations and cultures.
• A continuous improvement mindset and confidence to contribute ideas, challenge constructively and help drive positive change.
• Curiosity, resilience and a genuine desire to learn and develop.