Senior Tax Counsel - Private Funds (US/EU)

coni+partner AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

coni + partner AG in Zurich is seeking a Tax Specialist & Compliance for Private Funds (US/EU). As Senior Tax Counsel, you will support front-office investment professionals in negotiations with clients on tax matters related to private-market investments such as private equity, private credit, private property or private infrastructure.

You will present complex tax issues clearly, monitor legislation, collaborate with external law firms, IT, and Controlling, and guide sustainable client

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law with a specialization in international Tax.
• Experience at one of the Big 4 accounting firms or a top international law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of EU and US taxation and CRS/FATCA compliance.
• Experience advising institutional and private investors on EU/US tax and compliance.
• Strong analytic skills in legal and financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Support front-office investment professionals in tax negotiations with clients for private-market investments.
• Present complex tax issues related to the investment portfolio in a structured way.
• Support all tax aspects of investment initiatives in the private markets sector.
• Collaborate on development of strategic tax initiatives.
• Monitor tax legislation and implement changes in systems with Business Analysis and IT.
• Collaborate with external law firms and the Controlling department, and support external advisers.
• Oversee tax services and optimise service offerings.
• Monitor service quality of external advisers.
• Strengthen sustainability in client advisory services by training analysts, product managers and sales managers.

Skills

EU & US taxation

CRS & FATCA compliance

Cross-border tax advisory

English language

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

coni + partner AG in Zurich is seeking a Tax Specialist & Compliance for Private Funds (US/EU). As Senior Tax Counsel, you will support front-office investment professionals in negotiations with clients on tax matters related to private-market investments such as private equity, private credit, private property or private infrastructure.

You will present complex tax issues clearly, monitor legislation, collaborate with external law firms, IT, and Controlling, and guide sustainable client