International Tax Specialist

About the role

This newly created position will be the first tax hire within a mid‑sized international engineering group headquartered in Switzerland. The specialist will shape the group tax framework, supporting rapid organic growth, M&A, joint ventures and global expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Own group corporate tax matters across an international business.
• Design and implement transfer pricing and principal structures linked to the Swiss headquarters.
• Analyse substance, governance and decision‑making requirements for international tax structures.
• Provide tax input on growth initiatives, M&A, joint ventures and international expansion projects.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to assess tax risks, opportunities and practical implementation options.
• Support and develop junior tax resources while building a structured tax function.

Required profile

• Big Four tax background combined with 2–3 years hands‑on corporate tax experience in industry.
• Strong experience in corporate tax, transfer pricing and international tax structures.
• Experience working with Swiss headquarters, principal structures or Swiss tax considerations.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, watchmaking or other international businesses with complex supply chains.
• German language proficiency is required.

Required skills

• Corporate tax compliance and planning.
• Transfer pricing methodology and documentation.
• International tax structuring and governance.
• Substance analysis for tax purposes.
• Tax risk assessment and mitigation.