Direct Tax Manager

Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace, bringing together the world’s leading risk takers to advance global progress.   Our strategy is focused on delivering strong underwriting performance, operating an efficient and flexible marketplace, and maximising the capital advantage of the Lloyd’s market — while continuing to build a Lloyd’s we are proud of.   How we deliver this, matters. We take the risk, make things happen, and own the outcome — working together across our global network to turn insight into impact. Direct Tax Manager London Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. We bring together leading risk takers to share risk, solve complex problems and advance global progress. We’re looking for a Direct Tax Manager to lead critical tax compliance, reporting and governance activity across the Corporation of Lloyd’s, its UK subsidiaries and our international network. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with commercial influence. You’ll help us manage risk, support important business decisions and maintain trusted relationships across Lloyd’s and beyond. What you’ll do You’ll take ownership of our direct tax obligations and help shape how we manage tax risk across a complex global organisation. You’ll: Lead the accurate and timely delivery of UK corporation tax returns, payments and associated compliance obligations. Manage wider group and global requirements, including Pillar Two, Country-by-Country Reporting and Corporate Interest Restriction. Lead group tax reporting, including tax provisions and supporting disclosures. Maintain effective governance and controls across our direct tax processes. Identify, document and escalate tax risks, issues and control weaknesses. Provide clear, commercially focused tax advice on projects, transactions and legislative developments. Oversee direct tax compliance and governance across our international network. Build productive relationships with HMRC, external advisers and stakeholders across Lloyd’s. Lead, coach and develop two colleagues within the Direct Tax team. You’ll join a Tax function of around 40 colleagues and a Direct Tax team of five. The role has two direct reports. What you’ll bring You’ll have significant experience managing UK corporation tax compliance and reporting within a complex organisation or group. You’ll also bring: Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax compliance and reporting. A broad understanding of relevant international direct tax matters. Experience reviewing work and coordinating external advisers. Confidence working with tax authorities and senior stakeholders. Experience providing technical tax input on business projects, transactions or advisory matters. A practical understanding of tax governance, risk and controls. The ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to both tax and non-tax audiences. Strong analytical skills and sound judgement when…