Financial Services, Banking & Capital Markets, Tax Manager

About us
The Banking and Capital Markets Tax team (BCM Tax) provides advice to a wide variety of institutions, including many of the biggest names in the market. Our client base is broad, including retail, commercial, investment, private and custody banks as well as other Financial Services groups such as brokers and private equity houses. We also advise a wide range of the newer entrants to the market, including leading fintech firms, payment service providers, proprietary trading groups and exchanges. We combine specialist tax skills and strong client relationships with a deep understanding of our sector.
Our London based tax team forms one of the hubs of PwC's global network of BCM expertise, enabling us to advise not only UK institutions, but also many of the largest international players. Our services are varied, and our team includes sector specialists in core tax advisory, deals, audit, tax reporting and strategy, international tax and treasury, and operational taxes.
The banking and Capital Markets industry is a dynamic and forward thinking sector currently undergoing very significant restructuring and transformation of both business and operating models. We are currently recruiting for a Manager to join our team. We are looking for high quality candidates, motivated by a desire to work within the sector and capable of dealing with the technical demands that this brings.
About the role
The recent uptick in transactional activity, various sector specific tax and structural issues and a broadening of our client base have all triggered strong demand for our services in the market. As such we are looking for high quality, motivated individuals to join our team. The team has ambitious short to medium term growth objectives and, aligned to this, successful candidates will receive structured support for career development including for promotion to Senior Manager and beyond.
You will have the chance to work across the full range of BCM Tax's clients and services, with the opportunity to work directly with partners and directors. There is also the potential to work closely with other PwC lines of service - Audit, Consulting, Deals and Risk - as well as the international PwC network. You will be encouraged to develop your own client relationships, lead your own teams, innovate ways of working and drive new uses of technology.
Essential skills and experience:

• ACA/ATT/CTA exam qualified with strong academic background
• Lead on complex projects, coach and mentor
• Ability to develop self and others
• Strong interest in the banking and Capital Markets sector
• Motivated individual with a desire for a permanent career in tax
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Both numerate and literate
• Confident with accounting concepts (ideally including tax accounting)

Desirable experience:

• Banking or Financial Services specific experience would be preferable.
• M&A or other transaction related experience would be helpful.