Head of Tax

The Team

The London tax department currently comprises five staff who are responsible for: ING Wholesale Bank’s direct and indirect tax compliance for the UK and Middle East (with oversight on employment taxes)

Tax advice to ING Wholesale Bank’s front office functions (including structured lending, financial markets and corporate advisor), and internal management / stakeholders

Support to the Group Tax department in Amsterdam, including Group reporting and Group policy implementation

As the Head of a busy and thriving Tax department you will be involved across all aspects of direct and indirect taxes, and specifically the following:

• Ensuring the UK and Middle East (Dubai and Saudi Arabia) meet all their statutory obligations and reporting requirements for tax purposes and submit accurate and timely tax returns and payments to the relevant tax authorities.

• Providing expert tax advice and recommendations to the UK Management Team, Group Tax function and businesses/support functions on the tax implications of current or proposed corporate strategies/projects, products and transactions and the location of activities.

• Maintaining a monitoring and risk reporting framework to enable monitoring of the current tax position and early identification of tax issues, risks or opportunities requiring action.

• At the forefront of ING’s relationship with HMRC (and liaising with the relevant tax authorities in the Middle East), maintaining strong lines of communication and conducting negotiations as needed. Also influencing UK tax policy via taking a lead role in industry discussions and networking with advisors and other Heads of Tax in the banking industry.

• Contributing to the overall management of the Group’s financial affairs including quarterly sign off on Group reporting, assisting with internal and/or external audits.

• Continuously reviewing and taking appropriate opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and consistency through process, technology and/or people capability development.

• Leading, motivating and developing the Tax team to deliver high quality outputs in the most effective ways while ensuring their personal and professional development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned and highly qualified tax professional seeking to leverage deep technical expertise and in‑house experience across a broad range of taxes within the finance function of a leading global bank. Based in a highly experienced UK team within a major international wholesale banking hub, the role offers excellent scope to further develop your capabilities, broaden your exposure, and build a long‑term career with clear progression opportunities.

You will have strong working knowledge of UK tax compliance and advisory experience within relevant areas of financial services, with proven leadership experience.

Ability to lead, coach, and develop individuals effectively with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proactive, adaptable mindset to navigate change while maintaining a positive, strategic outlook.

• Knowledge of UAE and Saudi tax frameworks

• Strong IT skills, with an appreciation for evolving technologies and initiatives (e.g. AI)

• Essential:
  Qualified tax or accounting professional (ACA and/or CTA) with training/experience gained within a reputable firm, industry, or HMRC

• Desirable:
  Additional relevant qualifications or evidence of continued professional development