Overview
In this leadership role, you will steer the employment taxes strategy across Europe & Americas, partnering with HR, Reward, Payroll and Group Tax to enable business growth with robust governance. You will advise senior stakeholders and shape regional and global tax directions, dealing with complex cross-border matters and audits. The position emphasizes regulatory excellence, risk management, and transformation through collaboration with the Head of Employment Taxes and Executive Tax Governance. You will lead a regional team, promote innovation, and drive operational discipline across markets. This is a mission-critical role at the intersection of tax, HR, and business strategy with a clear,
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- flexible working options
- wellbeing and resilience programmes
- retirement savings and insurance
- learning and development
- inclusive, values-driven culture
Responsibilities
- Execute the regional employment tax strategy across Europe & Americas
- Establish scalable governance and risk framework across multiple jurisdictions
- Ensure tax compliance, controls, governance and regulatory reporting
- Govern employment tax risk and act as senior SME influencing decisions
- Partner with HR, Reward, Payroll, Mobility and Group Tax
- Advise on restructurings, new market entries, and complex cross-border matters
- Engage with tax authorities including HMRC and manage audits
- Oversee UK compliance areas: PSA, P11D, SAO obligations
- Champion tax automation and process optimization
- Drive efficiency, controls, and employee experience; foster continuous improvement
- Build and develop a high-performing regional team; promote accountability and inclusion
- Drive consistency, discipline, and operational excellence across markets
Key requirements
- Strong employment tax expertise in the UK (expert level)
- Experience across Europe and/or Americas employment tax frameworks
- Proven ability to manage complex cross-border tax matters (benefits, expenses, mobility, employment status)
- Experience engaging with tax authorities and managing audits
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience leading teams and operating in a matrix, international environment
- Stakeholder management
- Influencing/communication
- Leadership and people management
- UK employment tax expertise (expert level)
- Cross-border employment tax frameworks
- Tax audits and engagement with tax authorities
Regional Lead, Employment Taxes - Europe & Americas in London employer: Standard Chartered
At Standard Chartered, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative work culture where every employee can thrive. Our part-time Manager, Regulatory Reporting role offers flexible working options and a commitment to your professional growth through continuous learning opportunities, all while contributing to meaningful projects that drive positive change in the banking sector. With competitive benefits and a supportive environment, you'll find a rewarding career path that aligns with your values and aspirations.
