Description
Associate, Employment Tax
Milan, Italy
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia and Australia.
In today’s increasingly complex global tax environment, having international reach, a strong local presence and the right expertise is critical to the successful execution of all client tax affairs.
Responsibilities:
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Employment tax advisory — Providing domestic and international employment tax advice, with a focus on complex structures and cross‑border scenarios
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Private client tax management — Supporting private clients and HNWIs, including interaction with Italian tax authorities and practical implementation
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Global mobility & social security — Advising on social security requirements for international moves, including totalisation agreements and bilateral treaties
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Payroll due diligence — Leading and coordinating payroll due diligence for M&A, carve‑outs and corporate restructurings
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Compensation & benefits — Supporting equity plans, stock options, LTIPs and fringe benefits
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Technical drafting — Preparing technical opinions, memoranda and defence files for audits and litigation
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Economics, Law or a related discipline
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Qualification as Dottore Commercialista and registration as a Chartered Accountant (Albo)
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3–4 years’ experience in a leading consulting firm (Big 4 or equivalent) or a top-tier tax/legal practice
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Experience advising on global mobility matters
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Experience managing private clients on international tax issues (Regime Impatriati, HNWI)
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Experience with equity compensation structures (carried interest, stock plans)
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Experience in payroll due diligence and compensation & benefits
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Fluent English, with the ability to operate in international environments and draft technical documentation
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A quick learner with strong diligence, adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges
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Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility
The ideal candidates will be engaged, entrepreneurial, action-orientated, and hands-on. They will have experience working in the Spanish market. The ability to quickly establish, develop and enhance internal and client relationships will be key in the collaborative network we work in at A&M.
Coming into the team, your role will be varied, dynamic and have the opportunity to work with some exciting clients. You will be part of the growth journey of the team and have the chance to partner with senior leadership in key decisions on the strategy and future development within the market. You will work with a number of talented individuals within the business in a supportive surrounding that will provide you the opportunity to challenge your tax technical skills in a stimulating environment.
What can we offer you?
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Leadership: Growing EMEA leadership team and high-quality colleagues to work with in a fun and collegiate environment.
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An inclusive and diverse surrounding where employees are able to bring their full self to work, to feel that they belong and give them a voice and to ensure that voice is heard.
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Career development: A&M is rapidly expanding. The opportunities for internal career progression as A&M Tax grows is visible.
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Technical development: We will support your continuing professional development within this tax team through work opportunities and coaching from our experienced senior team.
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Remuneration: A&M offers a competitive salary and an excellent and genuinely performance related bonus scheme where individuals’ contribution to the team’s success is identified during the year.
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Potential secondments to other A&M global offices
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
