At Vialto we create the connections that build global careers and societies, bridging the gap between people and their aspirations. As the world of work continues to evolve, we are bringing together the individuals, ideas and technology to unlock business and human growth.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Associate to join our Workforce Transformation and Mobility Managed Services team in the UK.

Our team is made up of Mobility Managed Services and Workforce Transformation specialists. Together, we help companies to reimagine and reset their global mobility programmes; to build better outcomes for their business, their people and their communities. 

The breadth of expertise and knowledge within our team means we can offer a broad range of services to our clients including:

• Managing their global mobility programmes from an in house Global Mobility perspective

• Mobility programme, strategy and operating model review, design and transformation

• Mobility policy and process design and implementations - including reviews and benchmarking 

• Employee experience review and design - including running voice of the customer interviews, surveys & focus groups

• Mobility management technology and vendor reviews and implementations

• Mobility brand & comms development - including stakeholder engagement and change management

• Thought leadership and brand enhancement e.g. client surveys, blogs, campaigns

If you are looking for a new challenge within global mobility and want to join a growing and ambitious team, this might be the right role for you.

We work on exciting projects with a broad range of clients; from start-ups who are setting up their mobility programme and thinking through the best way to manage their expanding global workforce to established large global and FTSE 100 companies who are undergoing mobility transformations to keep up with the changing demands of global workforce mobility in a post pandemic world. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed the world of work forever, accelerating the need for companies to rethink the global workforce - from the talent pools they look to attract people from, to engaging, motivating, rewarding and empowering employees, to mobilising the workforce so the business is able to access the skills they need, when and where they need them to be.

As part of this role you will also be supporting the Mobility Managed Services team  which is a key growth area for Vialto Partners. We currently have a team of circa 25 mobility specialists spread across EMEA with a broad range of previous experiences in; tax, social security, mobility software services and in-house GM roles. We currently have a strong client portfolio and a strong pipeline of work across EMEA. 

This is your chance  to become part of this change, and to work with a forward thinking team whose aim is to help companies to reimagine and reset their global mobility programmes; to build better outcomes for their business, their people and their communities.

About the role:

The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing the delivery of multiple client projects and business development activities. You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients to solve their challenging business issues from strategy to execution, bringing in market insights and best practices. We are looking for someone who is curious and creative and looking to put their client relationship skills to excellent use. 

Projects range from:

• Mobility programme, strategy and operating model review, design and transformation

• Mobility policy and process design and implementations - including reviews and benchmarking 

• Employee experience review and design - including running voice of the customer interviews, surveys & focus groups

• Mobility management technology and vendor reviews and implementations

• Mobility brand & comms development - including stakeholder engagement and change management

• Thought leadership and brand enhancement e.g. client surveys, blogs, campaigns

Specific responsibilities include:

• Support delivery of client projects by building relationships with client counterpart(s), producing client deliverables, delegating work to the team whilst reporting to Managers and above

• Solve challenges for our clients, conduct Global Mobility assessments and make recommendations 

• Contribute to RFPs, presentations and workshops to new and existing clients and develop new thought leadership

• Support and deliver presentations and training to our wider colleagues

• Assist with the financial management of projects e.g. billing and code management

Mobility Managed Services Team

Strong organisational skills are key and day to day responsibilities include:

• Day to day case management and answering client and employee queries 

• Supporting with policy queries from employees, clients and external vendors

• Managing end to end process through myMobilityHQ and supporting with technology related queries and set up for new clients

• Supporting with pre-move planning, including discussing compensation package, support and allowances

• Preparing / reviewing cost projections, assignment documentation (letters, compensation statements and balance sheets) 

• Supporting with salary and COLA review process, including preparation of hypo tax calculations, updating assignment allowances etc

• Liaising with, initiating and managing other providers (e.g. relocation, healthcare, payroll and immigration)

• Preparation of payroll notifications including understanding of expatriate payroll and impact of changes in compensation and allowances as a result of an international move

• Sourcing and using expat data, including preparation of salary/allowance reviews e.g. Cost of Living Allowance, Housing tables, Location Allowances

• Processing updates to assignee circumstances (e.g. family size) and dealing with management of expenses, and exception requests.

• Leading employee briefings

• Support with ad hoc queries and managing exception requests

• Potential to experience being part of a client’s global mobility team through remote client secondments

Skills we are looking for:

• Subject matter expertise including practical knowledge of Global Mobility issues and trends 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to be agile, consultative, creative, curious and client-centric

• Ability to work collaboratively to develop new ideas

• Strong time management; ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

• Strong numeracy and data analytical skills with the ability to understand and explain complex concepts

• Strong relationship management skills including the proven ability to quickly build strong personal networks with clients and peers

• Ability to train, coach and develop others

We currently have an expanding client portfolio with many opportunities in the pipeline, so this is a great time to join a growing and ambitious team. The role will require you to work closely with numerous stakeholders across Vialto Partners in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. 

PwC's Global Mobility Tax and Immigration Services Business to Become Independent Company Named Vialto Partners.

In October 2021, PwC announced the sale of its global mobility tax and immigration services business to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) funds. Upon deal close, which is expected in the second quarter of 2022, the business will become an independent company called Vialto Partners.

CD&R is investing in the global mobility tax and immigration business, which will now be part of the CD&R portfolio. Vialto Partners, the new Global Mobility Tax, and Immigration Services Business, is made up of approximately 6,000 people, including around 160 partners, across 41 territories. The practice services more than 3,000 multinational and distributed workforce clients worldwide.

Vision

Vialto Partners’ purpose is derived from the belief that they can make a difference in the world by promoting mobility and global careers as a positive force for good. Their purpose is to make mobility and global careers easy so businesses can grow, and societies can thrive.

CD&R is investing in Vialto Partners because they see their growth potential. They are buying them because of the talent in their practice. Creating the new Global Mobility Tax and Immigration Services Business will allow Vialto Partners to deliver the seamless, connected experience the market has been looking for, which will in turn create more opportunities.

The transaction will create an independent platform, hyper-focused on a seamless cross-border experience for clients, while accelerating investment in technology and new services. CD&R’s investment in the freestanding organization will enable the business to pursue its strategic ambitions in the mobility tax and immigration space, bringing the unique scale of investment required to enhance the business’ global operating and delivery model.

This is a once in a lifetime career opportunity to disrupt the market by creating something unique and transformative and to be part of this first mover story. This is a growth story, and this will provide unprecedented opportunities for you.

We can’t wait for you to get started!