Senior Expert (m/f/d) 725-1 / AT nltd Level 2 (BesGr A14/A15)
DHL · Bonn
Shape compliance. Drive governance. Protect global business.
At DHL Group, we connect people and improve lives through our global logistics network. Behind our world-leading operations stands a strong commitment to governance, compliance, and risk management. We are looking for an experienced Manager of Insurance Tax, Regulation & Compliance Germany (m/f/d) to play a pivotal role in ensuring that our insurance activities remain compliant, transparent, and future-ready. This position combines insurance taxation, regulatory compliance, governance, and stakeholder management in a highly international environment.
Manager of Insurance Tax, Regulation & Compliance Germany (m/f/d)
Why experienced insurance professionals join this role
- Move from advising to owning insurance governance decisions.
- Shape multinational insurance programs across a global organization.
- Influence strategic decisions involving Tax, Legal, Treasury, Procurement, and Risk Management.
- Work at the intersection of insurance, regulation, governance, and business strategy.
- Gain exposure to some of the most complex international insurance arrangements in the market.
You'll make an impact by:
- Defining and evolving DHL Group's global insurance governance framework.
- Ensuring regulatory excellence across international insurance programs.
- Leading complex tax, regulatory, and compliance initiatives.
- Managing interactions with authorities, regulators, auditors, brokers, and insurers.
- Providing strategic guidance on multinational insurance structures and cross-border risk solutions.
What You Will Do:
Insurance Tax & Compliance
- Serve as the central expert for insurance premium tax matters in Germany.
- Advise business stakeholders on insurance taxation, insurance distribution compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Assess domestic and international insurance programs, including multinational insurance structures, global master policies, local policies, captive insurance arrangements, and Freedom of Services (FOS) solutions.
- Review and evaluate insurance premium tax treatment for insurance contracts and insurance-related services.
- Support the design, implementation, and launch of new insurance programs while ensuring tax and regulatory compliance. Governance & Risk Management
- Maintain and continuously improve insurance tax governance and compliance frameworks.
- Design and oversee internal control systems for insurance premium tax processes.
- Contribute to the enhancement of DHL Group's Tax Compliance Management System.
- Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews related to insurance distribution and taxation.
- Promote transparency, documentation standards, and audit readiness across the organization.
Regulatory & Audit Management
- Manage insurance premium tax audits and regulatory reviews independently.
- Act as the primary contact for tax authorities, auditors, legal advisors, insurers, and brokers.
- Develop strategies to address audit findings and mitigate regulatory risks.
- Monitor developments in German and international insurance tax legislation and relevant court decisions.
- Ensure regulatory awareness and compliance regarding insurance distribution activities in Germany.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues from Tax, Legal, Treasury, Procurement, Risk Management, and other business functions.
- Support DHL business units in understanding and meeting insurance compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with external advisors, brokers, insurers, and regulatory stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
What You Bring
- University degree in Law, Tax, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Several years of professional experience in insurance taxation, insurance regulation, compliance, risk management, legal, or related disciplines.
- Proven expertise in German Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) regulations and insurance compliance requirements.
- Experience managing regulatory inquiries, audits, disputes, and complex multinational insurance programs.
- Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, including Property, Liability, Marine, Cargo, Cyber, D&O, Financial Lines, and Employee Benefits.
- Experience developing governance, control, and compliance frameworks in international organizations.
- Excellent English language skills and good German language proficiency.
Who You Are
You are a strategic and analytical professional who enjoys navigating complex regulatory environments. You combine technical expertise with strong stakeholder management skills and are comfortable advising senior decision-makers. You thrive in international settings, communicate effectively, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and quality.
What We Offer
- A highly visible role with global impact across one of the world's leading logistics companies.
- Exposure to complex international insurance, tax, and compliance topics.
- Opportunities to collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
- A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
- Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities within DHL Group.(Employer value proposition formulated based on the role's global scope and responsibilities.)
Why DHL Group?
At DHL Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and grow. We value diverse perspectives and believe that our people are the key to our success. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and performance.
Your benefits
- Well-Being: Fun, team spirit, and health are crucial factors. Therefore, within the company, we offer a wide range of health and preventive care services, an occupational physician
- Family-friendly: The compatibility of family and work has many facets, such as childcare, care for family members, etc. We support this, for example, through kindergarten places as well as the Betreuungs- und Erholungswerk (support and recreation program).
- Employee Share Program: As an employee, you have the opportunity to participate in DHL Group's employee share program and share directly in the company's long-term success.
- Mobility: We move not only letters or parcels but also our employees through offerings such as company bicycles, job tickets and possibly company cars.
- Location: The Post Campus brings together people from more than 60 countries. The Post Tower is easily accessible by car, public transportation and bicycle. To facilitate the workday, the campus offers amenities such as parking spaces, post office, café, canteen and more.
- Onboarding: Individual onboarding, training on the job, networking, a dedicated certified program, etc., lay the foundation for a successful start at DHL Group.
- Development opportunities: We offer numerous development opportunities through a comprehensive training landscape, junior talent programs, coaching etc.
- Social commitment: Through global corporate programs, we improve the educational and career opportunities for young people and engage in disaster management at airports. We also contribute to local environmental protection and aid projects initiated by employees on a voluntary basis.
- What else? Company pension plan, social counseling, inclusion consulting, cleaning service, insurance cooperation, corporate discounts, events, sabbaticals and much more!
About DHL Group
DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics company, connecting people and businesses in more than 220 countries and territories through a comprehensive portfolio of logistics, e-commerce, parcel, express, freight forwarding, and supply chain management services.
With approximately 580,000 employees worldwide, DHL Group operates one of the largest global logistics networks.
Our purpose is simple: Connecting People. Improving Lives.
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For further information, please visit careers.dhl.com. For initial personal contact and any questions, please contact Sven Rötzel at sven.roetzel@dhl.com or 0228-189-52128.
We look forward to receiving your application*.
CONNECTING PEOPLE. IMPROVING LIVES.
*At DHL Group, applications from all individuals are welcome, regardless of age, gender, origin, religion or physical attributes.