Tax Risk Manager - Vice President

Company:Marsh Risk

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Private Equity & M&A team at Marsh Risk Singapore. This role will be based in Singapore. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to:

• Lead the development and broking of M&A tax risk insurance solutions within the Private Equity & M&A (“PEMA”) team, driving innovative approaches to complex tax risk challenges.
• Manage the placement of:

(i) Tax insurance solutions addressing intricate international tax structuring and various direct/indirect tax issues (e.g., Tax Liability Policy), including preparing detailed submissions and indication summaries, guiding clients through the underwriting process, and handling related responsibilities; and

(ii) Tax indemnity insurance as part of W&I policies, covering direct and indirect tax risks in complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions.

• Effectively communicate and negotiate the terms of Tax Liability and W&I policies on behalf of clients to secure optimal coverage and risk mitigation.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, including global private equity funds, multinational corporations, family offices, tax and financial advisors, and other corporates, by: o Participating in marketing and business development activities in Singapore, with occasional travel across Asia (excluding India and Australia); and supporting the preparation and delivery of presentations and market updates to external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with global tax insurers across various countries and regions to enhance service delivery and market reach.

What you need to have:

• 4 – 6+ years of experience in reputable accounting firms/Big-4/law firms/MNCs
• Experience of working on PE / M&A transactions and have conducted tax structuring and tax advisory work; experience of tax due diligence (“TDD”) work is a plus
• Ability to manage diverse client cultures of PEs and MNCs in the region
• A mindset to step out of the comfort zone and engage in business development activities under a well-supported team setting

What makes you stand out:

• Outspoken and extroverted personality
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good tax technical knowledge and relevant work experience
• Dedicated and responsive, especially in meeting tight deadlines and managing M&A-related work streams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills • Skilled in building and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Organised, self-disciplined and pro-active
• Good multi-tasking ability
• Driven to achieve targets and contribute to the team’s success

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.