Description

You will have the exciting opportunity to be part of complex corporate tax challenges and to influence outcomes at scale.

As a Corporate Tax Vice President in our German Tax team, you will be reporting to the Head of Tax Germany. Based on-site in Frankfurt am Main, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding tax compliance and elevating tax governance across all German JPMC entities. Your focus will be corporate income tax, leading key reporting and audit activities, and partnering across borders to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes.

Job responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day German corporate tax operations for all local entities, ensuring robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations for financial institutions
• Represent the firm in dealings with tax authorities, responding to information requests and managing regular Betriebsprüfung (field audits) with confidence and clarity
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate tax accounting: effective tax rate, deferred taxes, FIN48/uncertain tax positions; coordinate closely with UK Tax, Germany Finance, and branch tax teams on reporting packs
• Prepare and review tax provisions and tax notes in statutory financial statements under HGB and IFRS, and align with US GAAP for group reporting
• Liaise with external auditors on tax-related queries; partner with EMEA tax colleagues on technical and advisory matters
• Assess German tax implications of group reorganizations, acquisitions, and disposals; translate technical analysis into practical recommendations
• Lead Pillar Two/BEPS 2.0 GloBE readiness and ongoing compliance, embedding requirements into processes and controls
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation sign-offs and data gathering in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Strengthen the tax risk and control framework, proactively advising on legislative and regulatory changes and their impact on the business

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• German Steuerberater qualification with strong knowledge and extensive demonstrable experience in German corporate tax
• Proven track record in corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and audit engagement for complex organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Senior individual contributor with stakeholder leadership-able to influence cross-functional teams and prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Fluent/native German and fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in the financial services industry
• Hands-on experience with monthly/quarterly close processes and tax accounting under HGB, IFRS, and US GAAP (including FIN48/UTP)
• Affinity for technology and process improvement; experience with automation and dashboarding is a plus
• Exposure to Pillar Two/BEPS 2.0 implementation and transfer pricing documentation
• Fluency in an additional European language is a plus

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

\n Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.\n
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\n Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.\n