Senior Tax Planning Manager

Company Overview:If you see technology as a way to smooth your path in life, our team does too: Your Path, Our Journey.We believe in technology that connects talented people who embrace diversity to create and share paths we don't even know about (yet). We work to generate value not only for our users but, above all, for the communities we serve and for society as a whole, making every day better for everyone with mobility and delivery services (99) or digital payments (99Pay).To make life easier for millions of people every day, since 2018, we have been part of DiDi DiDi Global Inc., the world’s leading mobility technology platform. We are pioneers in creating innovative solutions that start in Brazil and scale up to make a positive impact in more than 12 countries where DiDi operates. This innovation encompasses sustainability, safety, artificial intelligence, financial markets, and much more.Whether building projects from scratch or improving our solutions, we enjoy challenges that give us butterflies, which is why we work at a fast pace with respect, collaboration, and good humor. Along this journey, we also draw strength from diverse experiences and opinions to grow together, fail quickly, learn, and adjust the course to create solutions that deliver even better results.LI-HybridTeam Overview:We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Tax Planning Manager to join our tax team and lead strategic tax planning initiatives across our operations. This role is ideal for a dynamic tax professional with deep expertise in domestic and international tax planning, business partnering, and digital business models.You will work closely with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Product, Ops etc.) to proactively manage tax risk, identify optimization opportunities, and support business growth in a rapidly evolving regulatory and digital environment.Role Responsibilities:Responsible for:- Strategic Tax Planning:Design, evaluate, and implement global and local tax strategies that align with business objectives, including expansion, restructurings, M&A, and new product launches.- Tax Reform:Act strategically with the various business areas in the implementation of Tax Reform.- Cross-Border Advisory:Lead planning and structuring for intercompany transactions, intellectual property, financing arrangements, and digital services across multiple jurisdictions.- Business Partnering:Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, proactively advising on the tax implications of multiples initiatives.- Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring:Monitor global tax developments (e.g., Tax Reform, TP, Pillar One & Two, OECD/GloBE, DSTs) and evaluate impact on the company; lead readiness and scenario planning.- Tax Governance & Risk Management:Develop and maintain robust tax governance frameworks. Identify and manage tax risks in compliance with global tax policies and regulatory requirements.- Audit & Controversy Support:Support or lead tax audit defense and controversy resolution related to complex transactions.Role Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field (required). Master’s in Taxation, JD/LLM, or equivalent (preferred).- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.- 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant exposure to tax planning for complex multinational groups.- Strong preference for Big 4 combined with in-house experience at a TMT (preferred).- Expertise in tax planning, consulting/business support, transfer pricing and corporate restructuring.- Deep understanding of tax challenges facing platform business models (preferred).- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, communicate with senior executives, and influence decision-making.- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.- Fluent in English.EEO Statement:- We create customer value - We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.- We are data-driven - We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.- We believe in Win-win Collaboration - Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.- We believe in integrity - Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.- We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.- We believe in Diversity and Inclusion - Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our