Senior Tax Expert (International Tax Planning and Investment) (m/f/d) at Allianz SE

Group Tax – International Tax Planning & Investments Team

We play a pivotal role in shaping Allianz’s global tax strategy. We are responsible for:

• Ensuring robust tax governance across all international operations (insurance and asset management), including defining, implementing, and continuously enhancing global tax standards and frameworks across the Allianz Group
• Leading tax structuring and lifecycle oversight of investments - from acquisition through holding to exit - including compliance, reporting, and audit support
• Driving tax planning and value optimization initiatives, aligned with Group financial objectives and capital efficiency

Leadership of Transactions and Investment Structure

• Drive the tax structuring, coordination, and execution of acquisitions, divestments, restructurings in a complex international environment, ensuring tax considerations are embedded at the core of the strategic decision process and aligned with tax strategy and governance standards
• Take end-to-end ownership of tax workstreams in transactions, orchestrating collaboration with local tax functions, asset managers, and external advisors
• Shape and approve the design of new investment structures and platforms for alternative investments
• Act as a key contributor to Group approval processes, providing clear, decision-oriented tax recommendations to senior stakeholders and committees

Investment Tax Planning

• Design, drive, and implement tax planning and restructuring initiatives to optimize effective tax rate (ETR) / cash. This includes current and deferred taxes as well as impact on global minimum taxation
• Proactively identify and execute value creation opportunities, including safeguarding and optimizing tax attributes and capital-efficient structuring
• Anticipate and respond to global tax developments, ensuring timely adaptation of investment strategies and structures to maintain competitiveness and compliance

Risk Management

• Identification, assessment, and mitigation of tax risks in relation to complex international, cross-border matters and investment activities
• Support tax audits, controversy management, ensuring consistent and robust representation of Group positions

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, economics, taxation, or law
• Certified tax advisor
• 5+ years professional experience as tax advisor or in-house tax manager
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge in SAP R3 / S4 Hana and MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in national and international taxes (as well as Global Minimum Taxation), ideally with specific focus on investment structures
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Experience with AI solutions and automation of tax processes
• Highly motivated team player, taking ownership, driving initiatives end-to-end, and consistently delivering results with a strong sense of accountability
• Previous experience in insurance or asset management business functions, consulting, digital / tech is a plus
• Experience applying ChatGPT, Generative AI, and Ethical AI solutions

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work model
• Multinational and inclusive community
• Great career development and learning opportunities
• Company pension and health insurance
• Employee stock purchase program with a discount
• Health and well-being offerings
• Supportive family care benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to our sustainability programs
• Great place to work certified

EEO Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

People with Disabilities

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In case of questions reach out to Ms. Zhiva Hristova:

Apply before: 21st July – Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to withdraw the posting prior to the advertised closing date.