VP Tax Counsel

CITCON

VP Tax Counsel leading global tax strategy and in-house tax advisory at Citco. Responsible for compliance processes and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeAmsterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in global tax strategy, compliance processes, and transfer pricing, with a strong ability to analyze the impact of tax legislation on business operations. Proven track record in managing tax-related organizational change projects and building relationships with stakeholders, including tax authorities.

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Global Tax StrategyTransfer PricingTax Compliance ProcessesTax TechnologyTax Research and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Transfer Pricing DocumentationFinancial AnalysisTax ComplianceTax Legislation AnalysisTax AuditsIntercompany AgreementsTax Risk ManagementOrganizational Change ProjectsComplex Tax Matters CommunicationTax Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem-Solving MindsetAttention to DetailTeam PlayerCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Tax Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in TaxQualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

Big 4 ExperienceProfessional ServicesPrivate PracticeGlobal Tax ComplianceStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company's global tax strategy and provide in-house advisory services across corporate income tax and transfer pricing matters.
Advise on tax compliance processes, conduct strategic planning, analyze the impact of global tax legislation.
Implement tax advice through technology enabled processes into the group supporting Citco’s global tax risk management framework.
Develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities.
Responsible for transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, and supporting tax audits and dispute resolution.
Monitor and analyze the impact of new and proposed global and local tax legislation.
Define tax requirements in organizational change projects and lead tax-related organization change projects.
Manage the external Benchmark provider process and maintain up-to-date transfer pricing documentation.
Develop relationships with key members in relevant jurisdictions to support global tax risk management.
Assist and support Finance with tax audits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Tax, qualified accountant or related field
5 – 7 years of relevant experience
Big 4, professional services or private practice experience preferred
Experience with Transfer pricing and financial analysis
Proven experience in managing global tax compliance processes
Proven experience in conducting complex tax research and analysis
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders
Lead organizational change projects related to tax
Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Managing interactions with tax authorities
Experience with global tax legislation and its impact on business strategy
Experience with Tax technology and process improvement initiative
Strong technical background, with the ability to provide accurate analysis on complex tax specific matters and independently research routine technical, financial and organizational issues.
Ability to work to deadlines, deliver under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent computer-literacy skills.
Strong English communication skills, oral and written.
Team player with a problem-solving mindset and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Willingness to travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans