Senior Tax Director – Tax Advisory - International

Reporting to Deputy Director of Tax, Head of Global Tax Advisory, the role provides technical tax advice and supervision for all U.S. and foreign International tax aspects of transactions, initiatives, and business transactions.  This role supports the business, corporate and regulatory legal counsel, Investments and Treasury and other areas within Tax.

As a leader and senior member in the AIG tax legal group this role is expected to effectively function with minimal oversight and act with initiative in identifying needs, risks and opportunities that bring value to AIG and is responsible for developing close links to the business served and develop client relationships in becoming a trusted advisor to other senior AIG personnel. 

• General Tax Planning - Supervise, research, analyze, review, and potentially implement solutions to initiatives in a manner that optimizes direct and indirect taxes, largely in the context of insurance companies.  Analysis includes extensive work with teams that model tax outcomes of various strategies and major legislative tax proposals.  Deliverables include memos/opinions and presentation materials.  Lead and coordinate BEAT solutions and our Pillar II initiative.
• Restructurings - Analyze M&A and internal restructuring transactions to achieve target structures in a tax efficient manner.  Assist with the preparation and review of regulatory submission materials. Prepare/review/negotiate operative legal documents, memos, presentation materials, or written tax legal advice.
• Audit Defense Preparation - Prepare, review, and maintain adequate documentation of all transactions in preparation of future audit.  Coordinate the inclusion of all aspects thereto, including U.S. GAAP, Local GAAP, U.S. STAT, Local STAT and the Tax Sharing Agreement implications.  Provide support to AIG’s Tax Controversy Group on on-going US federal income tax controversy matters.

• Manage, guide and coordinate the non-U.S. advisory tax teams

• Manage Transfer Pricing - Identify transfer pricing issues/opportunities and oversee the Transfer Pricing Group to adhere to global policies and ensure compliance with applicable transfer pricing regulations.

• Capital Markets and Investments Tax Planning - Supervise, research, analyze, review and potentially implement solutions to initiatives designed to enhance liquidity, manage interest, market, credit and/or currency risk.  Prepare/review/negotiate operative legal documents, memos, presentation materials, or written tax legal advice.
• Coordination with Tax Reporting Group - Ensure complete communication of restructuring and planning projects to Tax Reporting Group to ensure accurate and timely U.S. GAAP financial statement, Statutory Financial, and tax return reporting.
• Coordination with Indirect Taxes - Spot issues that may have an indirect tax implication and obtain advice to minimize indirect taxes from Indirect Tax Group.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in a corporate tax planning function at a nationally recognized law firm, Big Four accounting firm or large multinational insurance company.
• B.S. in Account and Masters in Taxation or J.D. or L.L.M. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and license to practice law.
• Insurance tax experience, including a familiarity with tax issues for multinational financial institutions.

• An in depth understanding of U.S. consolidated tax rules, Subchapter C, and rules specific to the taxation of insurance companies. 
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment, including providing guidance and support to tax counsel.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills with an ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Inclusive leader that fosters a team environment, attention to detail, honesty/integrity, efficiency, openness to both criticism and to new ideas.
• Excellent verbal, written, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office:  Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

If your compensation expectations are above the posted range, we still encourage you to apply - your unique background matters to us.

For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $200,000-$240,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

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At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

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American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

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We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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