
International Social Security - Senior Manager
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage the day to day global co-ordination and/or UK service delivery of client engagements (dependent on the client portfolio), supported by our wider team.
- Manage UK social security compliance across the client portfolio, including Certificates of Coverage, Modified National Insurance returns etc.
- Deliver high quality social security advisory services to clients.
- Maintain up-to-date technical awareness across International Social Security and Posted Worker Directive, keeping abreast of changes in legislation and guidance, and provide insights and updates to clients on potential impacts.
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials, including articles, whitepapers and presentations.
- Drive forward business development activities.
- Closely collaborate with subject matter experts in other areas of the UK GMS team, as well as Reward, Immigration and the network of KPMG Member Firms to deliver on cross-border and multidisciplinary projects.
- Develop, maintain and lead strong client relationships.
- Manage engagement finances.
- Manage and coach junior staff.
- Performance manage colleagues, developing your coaching skills
- Minimum 8 years' experience working in international social security in Big 4 or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of UK and international social security systems, regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and client relationships effectively.
- You are energetic, committed, and ambitious.
- You have a high level of personal responsibility and accountability.
- You can evaluate and integrate complex information to identify core issues and present practical advice.
- You communicate with impact, both in speech and writing, and in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear.
- You are motivated by a passion for the international aspects of our work, professional proficiency, and a desire to serve, lead and deliver excellent client service.
- You have excellent organisational skills, and you are a self-starter, able to work under you own initiative.
- You can work to multiple deadlines, showing resilience under pressure and an ability to think on your feet and apply creative thinking when presented with a challenging problem.
- You pride yourself as having a strong technical expertise.
- You have a proven track record of exercising sound professional judgement, including the ability to identify issues/concerns and consult where appropriate with more senior staff.
- Above all, you are a team player, who collaborates widely to deliver best client outcomes and invests time in the development of their team.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills are preferred.
- Microsoft Power BI experience