Job Summary

As an Executive Director within Asia Corporate Tax, you will be a collaborative Team Lead, responsible for managing and developing a team of tax professionals, ensuring they function as an integral part of our global Corporate Tax organization with equal responsibility and ownership of their work coverage.

The successful candidate must have strong skills and proven experience in:

Managing, developing and growing large teams; A track record of developing and executing on a strategic vision for a new function; Global stakeholder collaboration and communication; and Multi-task and adapt to changing priorities with positive thinking.

Job Responsibilities

Day to day management of a team of around 30 people fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and high performance Partner and collaborate closely with offshore country tax managers to align the teams goals and priorities with that of the stakeholders they work with, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams within the India Corporate Centre to  leverage those relationships Ensure seamless integration and communication between the India Corporate Centre Tax team and global tax teams across various geographies and business units of JP Morgan Manage India Corporate Centre Tax team deliverables and priorities and ensure alignment with the global tax teams Participate in developing the team’s strategic plan and ensure goals and objectives are being measured and achieved on an individual and team level Drive strategic development and focus of the team as we build out more capability to partner and collaborate with the global tax teams to perform more value add functions Manage and monitor team performance through training, coaching and motivation, drive talent management, continuous improvement and development within the team Ability to be both an individual contributor for ad hoc projects as well as manage the team and, together with the global tax teams, provide technical guidance and oversight on complex tax matters, including international tax planning, transfer pricing, and tax compliance Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including senior management, business unit leaders, and global tax team members Identify opportunities for continued process improvement and greater efficiency gains, ensuring consistency across the global Corporate Tax organization Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment of open communication and fair performance assessment 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification preferred, with 15+ years of experience in tax or finance roles, with a proven track record of managing large teams, preferably in the financial services industry Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and develop team members Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to adapt to change Strong business sense, excellent global stakeholder collaboration, management and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across geographies and functions Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement change in a complex environment Experience in coaching or mentoring employees Demonstrated team building skills and ability to work in a team environment along with experience in managing conflict and adapting to change Operate with a high level of integrity and risk awareness Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with an objective view on the appropriate approach

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Proven record of managing and developing a high performing team Experience with and in-depth knowledge of developing and executing on a strategic vision for a new function Knowledge of international tax principles or broad based tax experience