Strategy Intern (m/f/d)

Sumup

HEAD OF TAX STRATEGY ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp’s tax team is evolving, and this role will play a critical part in shaping its next chapter. Reporting to the Global Head of Tax, you’ll lead the execution of tax strategy across a complex international business with more than 40+ entities globally, with a strong focus on Europe. This is a high-impact role for a senior tax leader who combines strong technical depth with sound judgement, commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach. You’ll act as a key thought partner to the Global Head of Tax while helping translate strategy into clear, practical execution across the wider tax function. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Lead the execution of SumUp’s tax strategy across corporate tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax, withholding tax, and emerging tax regimes * Translate strategic tax priorities into practical plans that can be executed across the business and wider tax team * Act as a hands-on business partner on structuring, M&A, market expansion, financing arrangements, legal entity changes, and new product initiatives * Oversee and refine the Group’s transfer pricing framework, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers to turn strategy into execution * Support major international tax topics including Pillar Two, CbCR, public CbCR, and broader regulatory developments * Drive strong tax governance, controls, documentation, and decision-making frameworks that support compliance, transparency, and long-term readiness * Lead, coach, and develop the Tax Strategy team, while building strong collaboration across Tax Compliance and Tax Operations * Take co-ownership of controversy matters, engaging effectively with authorities, auditors, and external advisers * Build trusted relationships across Finance, Legal, Compliance, Treasury, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, and business teams WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR… * Experience of progressive tax experience in multinational environments, ideally across both in-house and advisory settings * Deep expertise in corporate tax and transfer pricing, with strong exposure to cross-border structuring and M&A * Working knowledge of Pillar Two / GloBE, CbCR, and public CbCR, with the judgement and curiosity to lead through new and evolving tax topics * Proven experience leading tax teams, including people management, prioritisation, and performance development * A hands-on mindset, with the ability to move between strategic thinking and practical execution * Experience managing tax audits and controversies, including direct engagement with tax authorities * Strong accounting and financial statement literacy, ideally supported by a finance or accounting-oriented background * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to senior non-tax stakeholders * Experience managing external advisers effectively across quality, scope, and cost * A strategic, pragmatic, and commercially minded approach, with the confidence to operate in ambiguity, challenge ideas constructively, and bring structure to complexity WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Join a global fintech with meaningful complexity, scale, and ambition, and play a visible role in shaping the future of tax at SumUp 🚀 Work on high-impact topics including corporate tax, transfer pricing, structuring, controversy, governance, and international expansion 🤝 Act as a true business partner, helping shape how tax supports product, commercial, and strategic decisions across the company 🌈 Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed and valued 📚 Access opportunities for continuous learning and professional development ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don’t make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

FREENOW

Location: Hamburg or Berlin! At Freenow by Lyft, we’re not just moving people - we’re empowering smarter mobility decisions to help people move freely and make cities thrive.  We are pioneers in the tech-driven mobility space, building the future of urban transportation. As we scale our operations and pioneer autonomous vehicle technologies across the EU, we face a sophisticated landscape of regulatory challenges that require a world-class compliance framework. We’re seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & M&A) to lead our legal strategy across two primary pillars: comprehensive corporate governance and M&A transactions throughout Europe. In this role, you will act as the primary legal architect for M&A activities while simultaneously overseeing the corporate lifecycle and governance of our international subsidiaries. You will manage complex negotiations, draft transactional and corporate documentation, and ensure that our corporate structure and M&A initiatives are executed with precision to protect the company’s global interests. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: * Oversee entity lifecycle management, corporate secretarial matters, and board support across European subsidiaries. * Draft and manage intercompany agreements and support internal group reorganizations. * Provide ongoing legal counsel to internal business units on corporate law matters. * Lead the full M&A lifecycle, including strategic deal preparation, drafting LOIs, performing legal due diligence, and negotiating transactional documentation (SPAs, TSAs) with rigorous risk protection. Guide on regulatory approvals and bring the deal to completion. * Architect legal integration plans for acquired businesses and ensure harmonized post-close entity governance and regulatory compliance. * Direct outside counsel globally, managing engagement, budgets, and deliverables across multi-jurisdictional matters to ensure high-quality output and cost efficiency. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE: * A qualified lawyer with 5+ years of PQE specializing in both Corporate law and M&A, ideally gained through a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience within a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. * Fluent in English, with professional proficiency in German as a significant advantage. * A strong project manager capable of coordinating complex, multi-jurisdictional deal workstreams and balancing competing priorities under tight deadlines. * A master communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate legal complexity into crystal clear, actionable business guidance. * Highly diligent, proactive, and collaborative, with a proven track record of building effective relationships across cross-functional teams. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL: * Flexible working arrangements * LinkedIn Learning * Sabbatical & special leave policies * WeRoad partnership * Birthday, 24th + 31st December off * Short term EU work policy * Mobility Credit   * Employee assistance program     Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FREENOW: Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app.  In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?

ICE

ABOUT ICE SERVICES ICE Services is a music technology company built by rightsholders, for rightsholders. We simplify the complexities of the music royalty chain through an innovative suite of licensing, processing, and copyright services, enabling our customers to accurately and efficiently compensate songwriters and composers for the use of their works.  A joint venture between PRS, STIM, and GEMA, ICE Services is the result of a big vision for the industry that harnesses years of combined experience in the multi-territory music market. Serving over 330,000 rightsholders and leveraging a copyright database comprising 55 million musical works, ICE Services’ operations touch 250+ territories to distribute more than €1bn in royalties per year, with a total of over €5bn distributed to date.   We’re based in the UK, Germany, and Sweden.     ABOUT THE ROLE As the Internal Communications Manager, you will ensure employees across the organisation are informed about the company’s strategy, mission, goals and key updates. You will manage internal activities, support events and digital content to elevate the ICE Services brand, communicating across multiple channels including the staff intranet, email bulletins, social media and newsletters. Working closely with senior executives and the External Communications Manager, you will lead and deliver key elements of ICE Services' communications strategy. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller with a passion for creating engaging experiences, helping to build a strong, collaborative culture that connects and inspires employees. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-impact communications projects within a dynamic, international company operating at the forefront of the music industry.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Internal Communication * Establish and lead the internal communications strategy. * Ensure organisational initiatives and projects are effectively communicated to employees and stakeholders. * Plan, edit and produce content across a range of internal communications channels, including the staff intranet, newsletters and employee publications. * Use internal social media channels to engage and inform employees. * Draft messages, presentations and scripts for internal communications in both written and spoken formats. * Ensure consistency of messaging across all internal channels and alignment with external communications. * Manage internal communications responses during crisis situations, supporting organisational reputation. * Advise senior management of developments throughout the organisation, either face to face or through regular written communication * Deliver presentations at company events when required. Digital Content * Collaborate closely with the External Communications Manager on LinkedIn content and strategy, providing input and support for internally relevant posts and announcements. * Brief and liaise with graphic designers to develop visuals that support internal communication. Administrative Tasks * Manage the internal communications budget, including tracking spend and processing invoices and contracts. * Support the development and implementation of processes for staff attendance at industry events. * Contribute to development and maintenance of guidelines.   REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant experience * Experience in internal communications, employer branding, media management or a related field. * Proven expertise in corporate communications and/or public relations. * Proven recent experience in internal communications within a medium-sized organisation, gained over several years. * Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and develop compelling stories from across the organisation. * Experience developing, executing and analysing social media and corporate communications strategies. * Familiarity with a range of communications channels, including corporate intranets and social media platforms. * Strong critical thinking skills combined with a hands-on approach. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and confidently engaging with and advising senior internal stakeholders. * Ability to tailor content for different audiences, demonstrating a strong understanding of messaging, positioning and stakeholder needs. * Native-level proficiency in English. Person Profile * Proactive self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. * Excellent interpersonal skills and strong cultural awareness. * Creative thinker with a strategic mindset. * Flexible, solutions-oriented, and detail-driven.   WHAT WE OFFER: * Competitive local benefits based on your location * We promote flexible working regarding time and/or place * Both mental and physical health initiatives * Corporate pension scheme  * Comprehensive training and development opportunities  * Industry insider events, team socials and company events * Enhanced holiday allowance  We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.  We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.