Senior Tax Expert International (M&A and Governance) (m/f/d) at Allianz SE

Welcome to Allianz SE!

We at Allianz SE are recognized as a trusted partner for protecting and growing your most valuable assets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, including property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and asset management services, tailored to meet the various needs of individual and corporate clients worldwide. From our international headquarters, we orchestrate global operations, set strategic directions, and ensure cohesive implementation across our international subsidiaries. We are committed to innovation and digital transformation, driving initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, reinforcing our position as a leader in the financial services industry.

Who will you join?

Group Tax International Tax Planning and Investments is responsible for:

• Ensuring Tax Governance of foreign operations (Insurance / asset management); including setting, ensuring implementation and continuously evolving minimum tax standards and governance frameworks across the Group
• Driving tax planning and value optimization initiatives, aligned with Group financial objectives and capital efficiency
• Managing from tax perspective M&A activities (internal and external) for the entire tax spectrum (Direct Taxes (current and deferred taxes), Indirect Taxes, Transfer Pricing, Global Minimum Taxes, International Taxes, CFC,...)

A. Leadership of Transactions and Structuring:

• Lead and own the tax agenda for international decisions across Allianz entities, ensuring tax considerations are embedded at the core of strategic decision-making
• Drive the tax structuring, coordination, and execution of acquisitions, divestments, and restructurings in complex international environment (incl. ensuring alignment with Group 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
• Act as a key contributor to Group approval processes, providing clear, decision-oriented tax recommendations to senior stakeholders and committees

B. Tax Planning and Governance:

• Design, drive, and implement tax planning and restructuring initiatives to optimize effective tax rate (ETR) and cash tax outcomes for Allianz. This includes current and deferred taxes as well as impact on Global Minimum taxation
• Proactively identify and execute value creation opportunities, including safeguarding and optimization of 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
• Ensure countries/local tax functions under responsibility are properly governed and follow Allianz Standard of Tax Management and overall Allianz Tax Strategy

C. Risk Management:

• Own the identification, assessment, and mitigation of tax risks in relation to complex international, cross-border matters
• 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
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge in SAP R3 / S4 Hana and MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in Corporate Income Taxes, ideally with specific focus on international taxes with dedicated Global Minimum Tax and German CFC relevant experiences
• 5+ years prior experience as tax advisor or inhouse tax manager
• Project management
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with AI solutions and automatization 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 solution

• 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

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