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Manager - Global Equity

Location: Zurich
Workload: 100-100%
Start Date: By agreement

• Provide support and guidance to clients for the processing of equity and incentive award payroll calculations and instructions, utilizing our advanced, flexible platforms for global equity and payroll compliance. Ensure all activities are compliant with payroll regulations and service level agreements, while driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of client satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and data processing within equity compensation and employment tax processes, working with tools including Python, Alteryx, Power BI and KPMG's AI tools to improve accuracy, insight, and speed.
• Lead client implementations of our global equity and payroll platforms for clients, coordinating integration with HR, payroll, and finance systems, ensuring tax and compliance requirements are embedded on an automated basis from the outset.
• Design and review employee communications, reporting, and education materials for different populations and jurisdictions, utilising KPMG's AI tools.
• Support initiatives such as Total Rewards Statements and tailored AI-enabled equity reporting and communication that help employees understand and value their awards.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, sharing expertise in global equity, tax, and technology.
• Lead and support global business development initiatives: proposals, pitches, solution design and publishing of thought leadership.

Your contribution to KPMG

This is what makes you successful

• 6+ years' experience in global equity compensation, international employment tax, or reward with a proven track record managing large-scale equity programs and/ or complex tax technology projects in a professional services firm, ideally in a Big Four environment. Additional in-house experience is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of global equity taxation and compliance frameworks with significant experience working with equity and incentive taxation in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the USA in particular.
• Hands-on experience using or working alongside scripting/ analytics tools and AI (e.g. Python, Alteryx, Power BI, Claude, Copilot Studio) to automate processes and create decision-support insights.
• Professional equity-related qualification (i.e. Certified Equity Professional or equivalent).
• A degree in a quantitative, business, or related discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Finance, Business).
• Confident communicator, fluent in English, with experience advising senior stakeholders across HR, payroll, finance, and technology.
• Strong project management skills, able to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects to tight timelines while developing junior colleagues.

Your benefits

Unlock Your Potential

We offer personalized training programs, a wide range of courses, and tailored career paths to help you fully realize your potential. Our offerings include specialized courses, mentoring programs, continuing education, the People Manager Academy, and much more. We encourage you to develop future-ready skills through digital learning, external programs, and support for professional qualifications. Surrounded by motivated and open-minded experts, you can exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and help shape the future.
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Mentoring and Networking

At KPMG, we support your professional and personal development through personalized mentoring programs and a collaborative culture.
From programs such as WoMentoring for early-career professionals to networking opportunities and social events, you will build meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are key to innovation and professional growth.

Flexible Working

With us, you'll find the support and flexibility you need to balance your career and private life. You can benefit from hybrid working models, flexible working hours, the option to work from abroad (up to 10 working days per calendar year), and generous parental leave. You also have the option to purchase additional vacation days.
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Additional Benefits

Successful employees need top-tier IT infrastructure and excellent mobility-not only at work but also in their private lives. KPMG covers your mobile phone bill, provides financial support for your mobile device and offers an SBB Half-Fare Travelcard. Parking spaces are also available at fair prices. Our lunch allowance supports your daily meals, and you benefit from additional discounts across various areas.

Generous Parental Leave

We offer generous parental leave: 18 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of paternity leave, which can be taken within the first year after the birth or adoption of your child. Fathers may also apply for up to two additional months of unpaid leave.
To further support families, we offer places in holiday camps for children aged 6 to 15 during school holidays in cooperation with MS Sports. Additional support services are available through our Parents Circle.

Inspired by Innovation

At KPMG, you'll work with highly qualified, ambitious experts. In our inspiring environment, clear thinking and strong perspectives matter more than hierarchies-because good ideas always come first. We support you with cutting-edge tools and state-of-the-art AI technologies, enabling you to actively participate in and shape technological progress in your daily work.

An inclusive culture

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is reflected in our policies and practices. Become part of a culture that celebrates individuality. In our various communities (KNOW, KNOW Young, Pride, and Internationals at KPMG), you can connect with like-minded colleagues.
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Health & Wellbeing

We promote employee wellbeing with a strong focus on mental health. Our offerings range from practical self-care webinars to leadership training. In addition, we provide discounts on numerous fitness programs and sports activities-ideal for integrating movement into your workday.

Pension Fund

We offer above-average benefits to help you build a solid retirement plan.

Our Commitment

Quality and integrity are essential at KPMG to build trust and drive change. We are aware of the broader impact of our actions and provide trusted services with a consistent focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). In addition, we are actively committed to social responsibility by supporting volunteer work and promoting charitable projects through the KPMG Foundation.
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Christos Makridis
Experienced Hire Recruiter
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