Director - International Tax Advisory at Vistra · Reading

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Director International Tax Advisory. Reporting to the President Vistra Global Services Americas, this full-time and permanent position is based in the UK and offers global coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Global Services business and its growth.

Purpose of the Role

A senior advisory role responsible for leading and expanding the delivery of international direct and indirect tax advisory services. The role combines strong technical expertise across corporate and cross-border tax matters, VAT/GST and other indirect taxes with commercial judgement, client relationship management, business development and team leadership. The successful candidate will advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters, support international growth and ensure high-quality advisory delivery across a global client base.

It will lead and grow the international Tax Advisory offering, delivering commercially focused advice across both direct tax and indirect tax. The role will act as a senior technical and client-facing adviser, partnering with internal stakeholders and clients across multiple jurisdictions to manage complex advisory matters, identify opportunities, mitigate tax and reputational risk, and support the development of a high-performing international tax advisory capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the international tax advisory strategy across direct and indirect tax.
• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex international tax advisory projects, including cross-border structuring, reorganisations, transactions, financing arrangements, tax risk reviews and indirect tax advisory matters.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice to clients on international direct tax, VAT/GST and related cross-border tax considerations.
• Manage client escalations, technical queries and advisory scoping matters, ensuring advice is robust, timely and aligned to client objectives.
• Oversee the management of client and Vistra tax and reputational risk, including appropriate governance, documentation and escalation.
• Support clients with tax authority interactions, enquiries and technical discussions relating to direct and indirect tax matters across relevant jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal teams across legal, accounting, finance, compliance and international advisory to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Develop business development opportunities, prepare proposals and build strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead, coach and develop tax advisory team members, ensuring high standards of technical quality, client service and professional development.
• Maintain awareness of international tax developments, tax authority guidance and market trends affecting direct tax, indirect tax and cross-border advisory services.

Attributes & Technical Skills

• Strong international direct tax and indirect tax technical knowledge, with the ability to apply this to complex cross-border commercial scenarios.
• Strategic, commercial and client-focused approach to advisory work.
• Credible senior stakeholder management, with excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Proven leadership, coaching and team development capability.
• Strong project management, prioritisation and risk management skills.

Relevant Experience

• Significant international tax advisory experience gained in practice, professional services or an equivalent in-house advisory environment.
• Demonstrable experience advising on international direct tax matters, including cross-border structuring, reorganisations, transactions, financing, tax risk, permanent establishment and withholding tax considerations.
• Strong experience advising on international indirect tax matters, including VAT/GST, supply chain considerations, cross-border services, transactions and tax authority interactions.
• Proven track record of managing senior client relationships, delivering high-quality advisory work and identifying business development opportunities.
• Experience leading teams, managing workloads and developing technical capability across direct and indirect tax advisory services.
• Confident, commercial and self-motivated, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure and with a high degree of autonomy.

Education and Professional Qualification

• CTA, ACA, ACCA, ADIT or equivalent professional qualification preferred; specialist indirect tax / VAT / GST qualification or experience highly desirable.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!