ET Consultant - International Tax
Apply NowCompany: The World Bank Group
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
ET Consultant - International Tax
Job #:
req32409
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Risk
Grade:
EC2
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
3/28/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Where Does Tax Fit In?
IFC's Institutional Risk and Governance department (CRG) provides advice and guidance to the IFC Board, Management and business operations teams on a range of non-financial risks in our projects - all with a view to promoting tax good governance, mitigating integrity risk (e.g., corruption, fraud and know-your-customer (KYC) issues), building anti-money-laundering (AML/CFT) protections, and managing market conduct and other reputational risks.
CRG has a dedicated International Tax Office to develop and maintain IFC's international tax policies and better address the financial, legal and reputational risks that may arise from international tax issues in IFC projects. The International Tax Office does this against the backdrop of a rapidly changing international tax environment, including initiatives such as:
The OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project
The Global Forum Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR)
The Global Forum Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)
Duties & Accountabilities
As an ET Consultant - International Tax, you will report to the Head of the International Tax Office to:
Assess and mitigate complex tax risks: Evaluate complex international tax-related risks related to IFC investee companies, clients, and partners globally. This includes being an independent voice providing expert advice on cross-border tax issues, including on tax treaties, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring.
Provide excellent client service: Partner with IFC's project teams to work with IFC's clients to gather information and develop recommendations to manage and mitigate the financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with the tax practices of IFC investee companies, clients, and partners.
Support broader IFC and WBG initiatives: Provide technical assistance on tax issues to IFC's legal and other teams to support IFC and WBG strategic priorities.
Leadership in Tax Issues: Help IFC maintain its leadership on international tax issues and promote best tax practices in emerging markets, including on responsible tax and cooperative compliance initiatives.
Reporting and Monitoring: coordinating reporting of tax related information to IFC's Board and relevant stakeholders. Monitoring international tax developments relevant to IFC's tax policies and procedures.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, you should meet the following qualifications:
Masters of Taxation, J.D. tax LL.M, MBA or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills. Energy, enthusiasm and an appetite to learn more about IFC.
Demonstrated excellence in providing top-tier international tax advice, with at least 5 years of international tax experience. This may include experience with a Big 4 or other leading tax planning consultancy or law firm, or in-house experience in international tax.
Experience with development institutions (in tax or other disciplines) and/or entities with sovereign immunities a plus.
A sound understanding of cross-border tax issues, including tax treaties, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring, including evaluation of the tax aspects of new investments.
Sound judgment, ability to identify and assess risks and willingness to accept appropriate risks and make decisions and take responsibility for them including by prioritizing issues, finding practical solutions, managing critical details while focusing on the big picture.
Ability to communicate ideas and tax concepts clearly and confidently, both in writing and orally and demonstrated experience explaining tax concepts and delivering training to seasoned investment staff and other non-tax professionals.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to work under time pressures and respond to ad hoc shifts in priorities while maintaining order and delivery.
Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.
Job #:
req32409
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Risk
Grade:
EC2
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
3/28/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Where Does Tax Fit In?
IFC's Institutional Risk and Governance department (CRG) provides advice and guidance to the IFC Board, Management and business operations teams on a range of non-financial risks in our projects - all with a view to promoting tax good governance, mitigating integrity risk (e.g., corruption, fraud and know-your-customer (KYC) issues), building anti-money-laundering (AML/CFT) protections, and managing market conduct and other reputational risks.
CRG has a dedicated International Tax Office to develop and maintain IFC's international tax policies and better address the financial, legal and reputational risks that may arise from international tax issues in IFC projects. The International Tax Office does this against the backdrop of a rapidly changing international tax environment, including initiatives such as:
The OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project
The Global Forum Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR)
The Global Forum Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)
Duties & Accountabilities
As an ET Consultant - International Tax, you will report to the Head of the International Tax Office to:
Assess and mitigate complex tax risks: Evaluate complex international tax-related risks related to IFC investee companies, clients, and partners globally. This includes being an independent voice providing expert advice on cross-border tax issues, including on tax treaties, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring.
Provide excellent client service: Partner with IFC's project teams to work with IFC's clients to gather information and develop recommendations to manage and mitigate the financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with the tax practices of IFC investee companies, clients, and partners.
Support broader IFC and WBG initiatives: Provide technical assistance on tax issues to IFC's legal and other teams to support IFC and WBG strategic priorities.
Leadership in Tax Issues: Help IFC maintain its leadership on international tax issues and promote best tax practices in emerging markets, including on responsible tax and cooperative compliance initiatives.
Reporting and Monitoring: coordinating reporting of tax related information to IFC's Board and relevant stakeholders. Monitoring international tax developments relevant to IFC's tax policies and procedures.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, you should meet the following qualifications:
Masters of Taxation, J.D. tax LL.M, MBA or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills. Energy, enthusiasm and an appetite to learn more about IFC.
Demonstrated excellence in providing top-tier international tax advice, with at least 5 years of international tax experience. This may include experience with a Big 4 or other leading tax planning consultancy or law firm, or in-house experience in international tax.
Experience with development institutions (in tax or other disciplines) and/or entities with sovereign immunities a plus.
A sound understanding of cross-border tax issues, including tax treaties, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring, including evaluation of the tax aspects of new investments.
Sound judgment, ability to identify and assess risks and willingness to accept appropriate risks and make decisions and take responsibility for them including by prioritizing issues, finding practical solutions, managing critical details while focusing on the big picture.
Ability to communicate ideas and tax concepts clearly and confidently, both in writing and orally and demonstrated experience explaining tax concepts and delivering training to seasoned investment staff and other non-tax professionals.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to work under time pressures and respond to ad hoc shifts in priorities while maintaining order and delivery.
Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.