Group Tax Change Lead #194301

Your field of responsibility

An outstanding opportunity to join us, where your role as Group Tax Change lead is critical to the successful delivery of the Group Tax multi-year strategy. It requires a thorough knowledge of the principles of both direct and indirect taxes, an understanding of evolving tax authority strategies for direct interrogation and manipulation of data and an ability to comfortably and seamlessly operate with: Tax SMEs, Data & IT Architects, Data Security and Control Specialists, IT Developers and external Solution Vendors.

As an expert in delivering change, you will:

• Work with the Group Tax Change Board to shape the change portfolio maintaining risk within acceptable tolerance whilst maximizing delivery;
• Challenge estimates and resource requests, optimizing overall portfolio spend;
• Engage with business partners ensuring each project in the change portfolio clearly articulates the problem statement and defines success measures;
• Lead the sourcing process across the change portfolio;
• Partner and coordinate with IT, ensuring the scope and infrastructure capability requirements are documented and understood;
• Operate overall governance for the change portfolio providing relevant and transparent delivery KPI’s to the Group Tax change Board;
• Support each project Sponsor in realizing business outcomes and benefits; and,
• Oversee project transition into BaU and direct Mandatory PIRs.

Your future colleagues

This role will report directly to CFO Change but will be accountable to the Group Tax Portfolio Change Board responsible for the successful implementation of Group Tax change initiatives globally.

The Finance organization is making greater use of big data technology, developing a single big data platform, which Group Tax will leverage, implementing critical outcomes in a consistent, sustainable and controlled way. Group Tax is part way through a multi-year strategic-initiative deploying externally and internally sourced applications, utilizing cloud technologies where appropriate.

We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

This position offers remote working opportunities for an agreed amount of days per week.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for the following:

• Proven experience within CFO / Group Tax functions of banks;
• Understanding of CFO and Group Tax operating models, data architecture and core applications;
• Detailed knowledge of direct and indirect taxes and transfer pricing concepts;
• Extensive experience of project portfolio management;
• A proven track record of managing successful project delivery;
• Understanding of sourcing models and experience delivering third party solutions (cloud and non-cloud);
• Proven ability to lead & guide mixed teams of Tax SMEs, Data & IT Architects, Data Security and Control Specialists, IT Developers and external Solution Vendors;
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentational) with developed soft skills. Extensive experience of stakeholder management at senior levels;
• Obsession with outcomes and delivery and demonstrate ability to learn new things; and
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status that is protected as a matter of local law.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

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