Liberty Specialty Markets

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 08-Oct-2025 Employment Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements Role Title: Head of Tax Compliance & Reporting Department: Finance Team: Finance - Tax Location: London Type: Permanent About the Role: Reporting into the LII Tax Director, the Head of Tax Compliance & Reporting is responsible for leading the UK, European and MENA direct tax compliance and reporting for Liberty Mutual group, a large, outbound US insurer. Owning the end to end tax reporting, controls and filings, the role will partner with the business and the US Corporate tax team to ensure tax matters are managed effectively. The role will also be responsible for modernising processes through the use of data, implementing automation and AI to deliver a high quality, low surprise tax function aligned to growth. About the Department & Team: The Liberty International Insurance ("LII") Tax Department comprises a dynamic team of tax professionals managing international tax matters and compliance processes as well as supporting other internal functions and businesses across the LII and wider Global Risk Solutions division. Key Responsibilities: Lead the UK, European and MENA direct tax compliance lifecycle: provisions, returns, payments/refunds, audits and cash forecasting Own tax reporting packs for management and Group (US GAAP - ASC 740 and local GAAPs), including drivers of ETR, rate reconciliation and Pillar Two readiness Own other reporting requirements to management and Group including quarterly submissions (e.g. management reporting, quarterly tax reporting) Oversee tax balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and journals; strengthen month/quarter end controls Manage the relationship and deliverables of the outsourced compliance providers in relation to the EMEA jurisdictions Work collaboratively with the business, wider finance and the US corporate tax team in relation to the compliance and reporting cycles Regulation, Governance and Risk Work collaboratively with the Tax Risk and Governance team to maintain a proportionate tax control framework aligned to legislative frameworks such as UK SAO, HMRC BRR+ and Corporate Criminal Offence requirements Monitor tax risks and their remediation as required Monitor and implement legislative change (e.g. Pillar Two/GloBE, UK QDMTT) Manage tax authority relationships and audits, driving cooperative compliance and low risk outcomes Stakeholder Management & Leadership Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including country CFOs, the US tax team, legal teams, LII tax, treasury, and external advisors Lead and develop a small team; set priorities, coach for impact and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Manage advisors efficiently; challenge scope and fees to ensure value is created Contribute to the tax strategy and operating model evolution across LII Tax Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, systems, and controls within the EMEA and MENA regions, leveraging technology where appropriate Represent the company in relevant industry forums or tax associations as required Skills and Experience: Inclusive leader who develops talent and builds partnerships Clear communicator; confident with senior stakeholders Proactive, hands on, able to prioritise and meet deadlines Commercial, outcome focused and curious; remains calm under pressure Qualified accountant and/or tax adviser (ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent) Strong UK corporate tax technical base; practical European compliance/reporting exposure A credible preparer and reviewer of tax provisions (US GAAP - ASC 740) and local GAAP tax reporting Insurance or financial services background; Lloyd's market familiarity advantageous Demonstrated ability to simplify complexity and deliver commercial, pragmatic solutions Track record implementing process improvements using data, automation and/or AI Comfortable with ERP/EPM and tax technologies (e.g. SAP, Alteryx/Power BI); strong Excel Knowledge of SAO, HMRC LBS/BRR+, CCO; good understanding of Pillar Two tax impacts About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Global Risk Solutions and the broader Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, which is a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below: