When you join EDF Trading, youll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches, and think outside the box.

Energy markets evolve rapidly, so our team needs to remain agile, flexible, and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil, and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, its experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits, which include (location dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessments, corporate gym memberships, an electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and much more.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading, so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group - a world leader in low-carbon, sustainable electricity generation.

Join us, make a difference, and help shape the future of energy.

Job Description:

Department Overview

The Tax Department is responsible for ensuring that the EDFT group meets its tax compliance requirements in the jurisdictions in which it operates, while providing high-quality, commercially focused advice to the business and other support functions.

Position purpose

This role is primarily focused on international tax advisory work across a range of business initiatives. It offers exposure to complex, cross-border operations within a dynamic trading environment, with direct interaction with senior stakeholders and input into commercial decision-making processes.

The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing a varied workload across advisory and project-based activities, while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused, technically robust tax advice on strategic business initiatives, including market expansion, new products, reorganisations and other complex transactions, balancing tax risk with commercial objectives
• Lead the tax aspects of business projects from planning through implementation, applying sound technical judgment and partnering with external advisors to deliver practical solutions
• Drive the global transfer pricing documentation, including UK and overseas local files with external advisers
• Support bilateral APA application processes when applicable, ensuring ongoing compliance
• Work with the business and HR to advise on and implement appropriate corporate tax and transfer pricing arrangements for overseas employees
• Monitor developments in tax legislation, identifying risks and opportunities for the EDFT group
• Take ownership of key international tax compliance and review processes, including Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) analyses, permanent establishment assessments, hybrid mismatch reviews, and other anti-avoidance measures
• Contribute to wider tax team work as required, including tax compliance and reporting, tax governance (e.g. SAO/CCO), legal contract review and process improvements

Experience required

• Good UK corporate tax experience, with strong exposure to international tax and transfer pricing
• Experience operating at Manager level (or equivalent) within a large advisory firm and/or multinational business
• Professional qualification (ACA, CTA or equivalent) or comparable experience

Person Specification

• Strong understanding of UK and international tax principles
• Motivated, curious and proactive, with a genuine interest in developing tax expertise and engaging with new business challenges
• Effective communicator, able to explain complex issues clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment

Hours of work:

08:30 to 17:30. Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office