Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Tax Manager for Wealth Management unit in EMEA.

Oversight and risk management of all tax aspects of our Wealth Management line of business in EMEA.

No two days the same. A mixture of large long and medium term complex projects and day to day one-off queries and issues. Requirements for practical solutions. Working with colleagues from all over the world.

Demanding clients. Pressure to find a solution where no perfect solution may exist.

Tax requires intellectual rigour and precision but also demands practicality and pragmatism. Finding a balance is always an enjoyable challenge.

Problem identification and solving. Legal analysis. Diplomacy.

On-going continuing professional development.

1997-1998 - Bar Vocational Course - Nottingham Law School.

1998-2005 - KPMG. Tax graduate recruit. Qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2001.

2005 - Present. Current employer. Initially as Associate, now Managing Director as of 2016.

Continuing with my present employer. No immediate plans for further qualifications at this time.

Stand out (in a good way). Speak a 2nd language.