International Tax Associate

Organisation: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Requisition ID: 36592

Location: London, United Kingdom

Division: OCCO

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Short Term

Contract Length: 12 months

Application Deadline: 22/04/2026

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Shape International Tax Oversight at a Leading Global Institution

EBRD is seeking an International Tax Associate to join its Domiciliation (Tax) Team within OCCO. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact international work by supporting tax due diligence across cross-border structures used by EBRD clients.

In this role, you will help assess whether client structures align with the EBRD Policy on Domiciliation of EBRD Clients and relevant international tax standards, including tax transparency and base erosion and profit shifting frameworks. You will also play a key role in strengthening internal processes, reporting, training, and data management.

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The Opportunity

This position is ideal for a tax professional with strong international exposure who is looking to apply their expertise within a highly respected international financial institution.

You will work closely with banking teams and senior colleagues, providing technical insight, reviewing due diligence findings, identifying risk, and supporting policy implementation in a complex cross-border environment.

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What You Will Be Responsible For

Reporting to the Head of the Domiciliation Team and/or a Principal in the team, you will contribute across a broad range of technical, advisory, reporting, and training activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Advise banking teams on conducting tax due diligence for cross-border client structures.

• Review tax due diligence assessments completed by banking teams and evaluate alignment with:

• the EBRD Domiciliation Policy

• international tax transparency standards

• international standards on base erosion and profit shifting

• Provide guidance on donor fund-related tax requirements where applicable.

• Verify the accuracy and completeness of tax-related information included in project approval materials, including documentation submitted to the EBRD Board.

• Prepare briefings and internal papers for the Domiciliation Team, OCCO, and senior management, highlighting:

• tax risks

• key findings

• potential mitigants

Policy, Monitoring and External Awareness

• Track international tax policy developments, including:

• OECD initiatives on base erosion and profit shifting

• Global Forum developments on tax transparency

• Support engagement with external stakeholders, when required, such as:

• international financial institutions

• international tax standard-setting bodies

Process Improvement and Internal Support

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of:

• tax due diligence procedures

• internal processes

• guidance notes

• Help ensure that tax review frameworks remain aligned with:

• current international policy developments

• best practice

• operational efficiency goals

Data, Reporting and Transformation

• Maintain and update team databases

• Aggregate and analyse data to produce reliable dashboards and reporting outputs

• Ensure KPIs and project milestones are accurately tracked for departmental oversight

• Support digital and data transformation initiatives across the team

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Assist in the design and delivery of internal training for bankers and other staff on:

• the EBRD Domiciliation Policy

• tax due diligence expectations

• developments in international tax policy

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What You Will Bring

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and the confidence to operate in an international and policy-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in law, accounting, banking, finance, or equivalent professional experience

• A specialist qualification such as a Master’s degree in international tax or a related field would be advantageous

Experience

• Experience advising on international tax matters within one of the following:

• an international accounting firm

• an international law firm

• an international financial institution

• another relevant international organisation

• a national government body

• Experience in one of the Bank’s countries of operations would be an advantage

Knowledge and Technical Capability

• Strong understanding of:

• international tax principles

• tax avoidance strategies

• international tax transparency frameworks

• OECD base erosion and profit shifting initiatives

• Global Forum tax transparency work

• Familiarity with the EBRD’s mission, mandate, and processes is beneficial

Personal Attributes

• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and independence

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Confident presentation ability, including the ability to deliver training

• Proven capacity to make balanced, well-reasoned judgements in complex situations

• Excellent command of the English language

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Why Join EBRD?

Working at EBRD means being part of an organisation that combines global purpose with meaningful professional challenge. You will contribute to work that has a real impact on people, markets, and institutions across the regions where the Bank invests.

EBRD’s culture is shaped by its core values of Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility. These values are expressed through workplace behaviours that encourage employees to:

• Listen well and speak up

• Collaborate smartly

• Act decisively with commitment

• Simplify to amplify impact

This is a workplace for professionals who want to make a difference while working alongside experts from a wide range of financial, public, political, and private sector backgrounds.

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What You Can Expect from the Environment

• Varied and stimulating work with international reach

• Exposure to a wide network of experts and stakeholders

• A culture that values inclusion, diversity, and respect

• A hybrid working model built on trust, flexibility, and connectedness

• A workplace committed to:

• sustainability

• equality

• digital transformation

• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and a competitive benefits offering

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Commitment to Inclusion

Diversity is one of EBRD’s core values and is central to everything the Bank does. EBRD is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated with respect, given equal opportunity, and supported in an inclusive working environment.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates who are nationals of EBRD member countries, regardless of racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background, or disability.

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Additional Information

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications received, EBRD is unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for further consideration.

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Apply

If you are an internationally minded tax professional looking to contribute to a mission-driven institution with global reach, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Submit your application by 22/04/2026.