As a Tax Specialist - Finance Sector, you will play a key role in supporting the Wealthy Finance Sector by providing expert technical support to case teams handling Finance cases by acting as case director and providing expert technical support and leading on the more complex and technical matters while helping to build team capability.
Your workload will be varied, consisting of collaborating across technical research teams to support the risk assessment of potential cases, and working in partnership with the Finance Sector Lead to offer insights into sector-specific risks and commercial awareness.
You will represent the sector in cross-directorate, pipeline, and other technical, delivery, and governance forums—presenting at meetings and leading discussions as required.
Travel may be required from time to time to fulfil this role.https://forms.office.com/e/g6iTNts6ED
Person specification
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of HMRC’s operational risking strategy within the Finance sector, promoting best practices for identifying and managing sector-specific risks.
* Build in-depth knowledge of the sector’s operational landscape, including key business cycles, structures, and behaviours, to inform risk assessment and compliance strategies.
* Lead the development and piloting of innovative compliance approaches, leveraging legislative powers, data, and intelligence. Collaborate with analytical teams to build a comprehensive understanding of sector risk.
* Engage with key stakeholders such as RIS, KAI, MSB, LB, and Assets to uncover new risk areas and explore opportunities for joint initiatives that enhance yield.
* Strengthen relationships with agents and intermediaries to drive upstream compliance and improve future yield outcomes.
* Enhance the technical expertise of case teams, coordinating work across related entities within the sector to ensure consistency and quality.
* Support strategic portfolios—including Policy, Evasion, and Avoidance—within the Wealthy segment, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and contributing to broader compliance objective.
Essential Criteria
* Recent demonstrable experience advising on UK tax legislation within the finance sector (e.g. asset/fund management, investments).
* In-depth knowledge of finance sector-specific tax risks and commercial practices, with the ability to provide informed, strategic advice.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing and engaging internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated leadership in complex environments and a track record of developing and implementing effective tax compliance strategies.
* Ability to work at pace, manage shifting priorities, and meet challenging deadlines in a dynamic setting.
Location
Belfast Regional Centre - Erskine House, Birmingham Regional Centre - Arena Centra, Bristol Regional Centre - 3 Glass Wharf, Cardiff Regional Centre - Ty William Morgan, Croydon - Ruskin Square, East Kilbride - Queensway House, Edinburgh Regional Centre - Queen Elizabeth House, Glasgow Regional Centre - Atlantic Square, Leeds Regional Centre - Wellington Place, Liverpool Regional Centre - Water Street, Manchester Regional Centre - Three New Bailey, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Benton Park View, Nottingham Regional Centre - Unity Square, Portsmouth - Lynx House, Salford - Trinity Bridge House, Stratford Regional Centre - Westfield Avenue.
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