Tax Manager, Global Advisory

• A rare opportunity to lead tax support for complex, high-value, multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions across a genuinely global portfolio.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across Tax, Finance, Legal, Business Development and the broader business.
• The autonomy to operate at pace and with judgement, while working as part of a high-calibre global tax function and drawing on specialist expertise across jurisdictions.
• A London-based role offering sought after multi-jurisdiction project work, broad internal visibility and the chance to contribute to commercially important outcomes for Rio Tinto.

• A rare opportunity to lead tax support for complex, high-value, multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions across a genuinely global portfolio.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across Tax, Finance, Legal, Business Development and the broader business.
• The autonomy to operate at pace and with judgement, while working as part of a high-calibre global tax function and drawing on specialist expertise across jurisdictions.
• A London-based role offering sought after multi-jurisdiction project work, broad internal visibility and the chance to contribute to commercially important outcomes for Rio Tinto.

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We are looking for a highly commercial tax professional who has demonstrated experience in leading the tax support of multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions, including M&A.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is delivery-driven with deep tax technical expertise, strong judgement and commercial acumen and a pragmatic mindset. This means being able to operate effectively both in the detail and at a strategic level.

The role does not have any direct reports but will build project teams comprising both local tax team members and advisors. An ability to mobilize, co-ordinate and lead project teams will be key.

Reporting to the General Manager, Tax – Global Advisory, you will

• Lead the tax workstream for complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions, restructures and strategic projects, including M&A.
• Provide clear, commercially grounded tax advice across the full project lifecycle and support timely decision-making by senior stakeholders.
• Assess and articulate the tax implications of transaction structures, financing arrangements, post-deal integration steps and cross-border operating models in a way that is practical and decision-useful.
• Mobilise and lead project teams drawn from local tax teams, other Group Tax specialists and external advisers, ensuring the right expertise is brought in at the right time.
• Identify, assess and communicate key tax risks arising from projects, transactions and business initiatives, ensuring these are understood early and managed appropriately.
• Ensure advice and recommended approaches are aligned with Rio Tinto's tax principles, governance requirements and broader policy framework.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Tax, Finance, Legal, Business Development and the broader business, becoming a go-to adviser on major initiatives and transactions.
• Manage external advisers effectively – defining scope, directing inputs and challenging advice where needed to ensure high-quality, timely and commercially relevant support.
• Work with external advisers and internal specialists to gather input efficiently, challenge assumptions and build robust positions on complex matters.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• 10+ years' experience in a professional services firm and/or multinational in-house tax environment, including substantial exposure to complex transactions, strategic projects and M&A activity.
• Deep technical tax expertise, strong commercial acumen and a business-partnering mindset, with the ability to translate complex cross-border issues into clear, practical advice that supports better business decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading tax support for multi-jurisdictional projects and transactions, including shaping…