Employment Tax Associate

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading global professional services firm headquartered in the U.S., providing advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. A&M Tax is an independent tax group dedicated to delivering responsive client service across the world.

As this practice expands rapidly, we are looking to recruit an Associate into the Employment Tax Team.

Role Overview

Our international network of experts manages all aspects of employment tax to help clients handle employees in the most tax‑efficient way. We support and guide clients in implementing Global Mobility Policies to support international hiring and cross‑border moves, manage corporate and individual obligations from a tax and social security perspective, develop compensation packages, advise on business travel and tax equalisation policies, implement welfare programmes, and provide advice on benefits in kind. We also advise on equity compensation programmes, structure equity plans, and assist with employment tax and payroll due diligence for M&A transactions. As an Associate, you will work with Directors and the Managing Director on a wide variety of client queries, research technical issues, and apply strong numerical and spreadsheet skills.

Primary activities

• Providing tax advisory services on domestic and international employment tax, focusing on complex structures and cross‑border situations.
• Managing tax advisory services for private clients and high net worth individuals (HNWIs), including cooperation with the Italian tax authorities and practical implementation.
• Advising on social security requirements in cases of international movement/global mobility, including management of totalisation agreements and bilateral social security treaties.
• Leading and coordinating payroll due diligence activities in the context of extraordinary transactions (M&A, carve‑outs, corporate restructurings).
• Supporting compensation & benefits matters: equity plans, stock options, long‑term incentive plans, fringe benefits.
• Drafting technical opinions, memoranda and defense positions in cases of tax audits and litigation proceedings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Law, or related disciplines.
• Qualification as Dottore Commercialista and registered as a Chartered Accountant (Albo).
• At least 3–4 years of experience at a leading consulting firm (Big 4 or equivalent) or a prominent tax and legal practice.
• Experience advising on global mobility matters.
• Experience managing private clients on international tax aspects (Regime impatriati, HNWI).
• Experience dealing with equity compensation (carried interest, stock plans).
• Experience in payroll due diligence and compensation & benefits.
• Fluent English, with the ability to operate in international contexts and draft technical documentation.
• Quick learner, diligent, willing to take on new challenges.
• Good interpersonal skills and flexibility.

What can we offer you?

• Leadership: Growing leadership team and high‑quality colleagues to work with in a fun and collegiate environment.
• Technical development: We will support your continuing professional development within this tax team through work opportunities and coaching from our experienced senior team.
• Remuneration: A&M offers a competitive salary and an excellent, genuinely performance‑related bonus scheme where individuals’ contributions to the team’s success are recognized throughout the year.

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