Associate, M&A (Transactions) Tax, (Amsterdam)

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a global consulting firm with more than $2.5 billion in revenues, c.8500+ professionals and over 79 offices worldwide. We offer a broad range of professional services including delivering tax, turnaround and interim management, performance improvement and consulting services to a range of investors, law firms, corporate clients and private equity firms across the world.

We are a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and does who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Since inception, the global tax team at A&M has enjoyed exponential growth. Our team has grown to over 800 professionals across the globe and we are now looking to further continue this growth in the Netherlands. Our tax practice offers the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act as a trusted business advisor to our clients.

We are seeking an M&A (Transactions) Tax professional (Associate level) for our growing tax team in the Amsterdam office. This role will give you unique career opportunities in one of the fastest growing tax practices.

What will you be doing?

• Providing advice in all aspects of transactions tax advisory work:

  • Producing due diligence reports in respect of buy-side and sell-side mandates

  • Supporting buy-side clients in respect of tax modelling and funds flow workstreams

  • Drafting advisory reports on the establishment of fund structures and transaction structuring in respect of the acquisition / disposal of investments

  • Working to client or Managing Director set deadlines to deliver completed reports

• Providing clients with ad-hoc advice on day to day planning issues

• Establishing and managing client relationships:

  • Dealing directly with clients to assimilate their tax concerns

  • Identifying areas of risk for clients and working with senior team members to develop risk mitigation strategies

  • Liaising with tax specialists in other areas

  • Co-ordinating national and international Tax teams

• Involved in business development and marketing initiatives

• Work closely together with the members of A&M’s global tax teams with locations in places such as UK, US, Germany, Dubai and many more; and

• Focus on advisory work with limited time spent on compliance and administrative tasks

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals. Click to learn more about why A&M is a great place work.

What can we offer you?

• Environment: High-quality colleagues to work with in a fun, collegiate and flexible working environment.  An inclusive and diverse surrounding where employees are able to bring their full self to work, to feel that they belong and give them a voice and to ensure that voice is heard;

• Career development: A&M is rapidly expanding. The opportunities for internal career progression as A&M Tax grows is visible;

• Technical development: We will support your continuing professional development within this tax team through work opportunities and coaching from our experienced senior team;

• Remuneration: A&M offers a competitive salary and an excellent and genuinely performance related bonus scheme where individuals’ contribution to the team’s success is identified during the year;

• Collaboration: Opportunity to attend multiple (international) events during the year with the wider tax teams and other service lines and potential secondments to other A&M global offices.

Qualifications:

• A Dutch university degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English;

• A number of years Dutch M&A (Transactions) Tax experience required;

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills;

• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and business development skills;

• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines;

• High motivation to learn and grow; and

• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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