Financial Services Tax Director Location: Belfast or Dublin Hayward Hawk is working in partnership with an international professional services firm to recruit a UK-qualified Tax Director to lead and grow their Financial Services (FS) Tax practice. This is a senior strategic hire for an experienced FS tax specialist with deep sector knowledge. The successful candidate must have significant post-qualification experience in Financial Services Tax and a strong track record advising clients across one or more of the following areas: Funds / Asset Management fund structuring, carried interest, investor reporting Banking & Capital Markets corporate tax, transaction structuring, cross-border planning Insurance tax optimisation, reinsurance strategies, regulatory change impacts Private Equity deal structuring, carried interest, portfolio company support Other FS specialisms e.g. aviation leasing, structured finance Why apply? Clearly defined partner track Choice of location Belfast or Dublin, with a cross-border remit. Existing platform long-standing client relationships with financial institutions. Strategic mandate FS tax is a board-level growth priority. Full backing investment to build and scale a high-performing team. The Role Leverage existing client relationships to expand services and strengthen market presence. Deliver expert advice across FS tax, ensuring technical excellence and commercial impact. Contribute towards the wider FS tax strategy for the UK/Ireland practice. Recruit, mentor, and develop a specialist FS tax team. Build market profile as a trusted advisor and sector leader. Drive business development, winning new mandates and broadening relationships with major FS institutions. Maintain high standards of governance and compliance across all engagements. What were looking for UK-qualified tax professional ACA / ACCA / CTA (UK) essential. Significant post-qualification experience in FS tax (funds, banking, capital markets, insurance, private equity). Strong technical expertise and up-to-date knowledge of FS tax issues. Proven leadership building, managing, and inspiring high-performing teams. Strong business development skills and a track record of winning work. Credibility and reputation in the FS market. The package Genuinely market leading remuneration package to attract the strongest talent. Strategic leadership role with scope to shape a practice. Access to a strong client platform and international network. A collaborative culture that values ambition, innovation, and diversity. This is a rare opportunity for a senior FS tax leader with deep sector expertise to take ownership of a priority practice area at a Senior level. For more information please contact Gemma Murphy in confidence. Skills: Tax Financial Services corporate tax Benefits: Work From Home