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