Student Support - Private Markets Transaction Tax and Tax Structuring 60 - 80%

LGT Capital Partners Ltd.; Bauma; On-site; CHF 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Office

Transit Support

LGT Sports Club

DEI & ESG focus

Job summary

LGT Capital Partners Ltd. in Zürich seeks a Student Support intern to join the Private Markets Transaction Tax and Tax Structuring team.

This full-time role during semester breaks offers flexibility to work three days a week while studying, and a pathway to grow professionally in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing a law or tax degree, with excellent English writing skills and a strong interest in tax risk management for private market investments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or beginning of master’s degree in Law or a related Legal and/or Tax subject.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills, including experience in an English-speaking environment.
• Strong interest in enhancing financial acumen and broadening knowledge of tax risk management in private markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of tax workstreams related to private equity, infrastructure, private credit and other investments.
• Support process improvement initiatives and digital tools usage within the team.
• Help manage the team inbox and coordinate incoming requests.
• Assist with collection, organization and filing of tax, legal and transaction-related documents.
• Review investment subscription and onboarding documentation for completeness and consistency.
• Prepare document packages and support signing and execution processes for investments.
• Maintain transaction trackers, internal databases and reporting tools.
• Organize documents from fund managers, service providers and advisors.
• Support preparation of presentations, status updates and internal meeting materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external counsel and tax advisors on administrative matters.

Skills

English writing

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor or Master in Law/Tax

Job description

Job Description

Starting in October 2026, this position offers a unique opportunity to join our Private Markets Transaction Tax and Tax Structuring team and be part of a small dynamic team of tax lawyers responsible for internal tax review and tax risk management associated with the firm’s private market investments and fund structures. It is designed as a full-time role during semester breaks, with flexibility during studies three working days per week.

This is more than just a student job. It’s a chance to grow—professionally and personally—in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We’re looking for students who can commit to this role for at least two years, and who are eager to develop their skills, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully to our team.

Your main tasks as Student Support would include:

• Assisting with the coordination of tax workstreams relating to private equity, infrastructure, private credit and other investment transactions;
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and the use of digital tools within the team;
• Supporting the management of the team inbox and coordinating incoming requests;
• Assisting with the collection, organization and filing of tax, legal and transaction-related documentation;
• Assisting with the review of investment subscription and onboarding documentation for completeness and consistency;
• Preparing document packages and supporting signing and document execution processes for investment transactions;
• Maintaining transaction trackers, internal databases and reporting tools;
• Comparing, compiling and organizing documents received from fund managers, service providers and advisors;
• Supporting the preparation of presentations, status updates and internal meeting materials;
• Assisting in coordinating with internal teams, external counsel and tax advisors on administrative and project-related matters.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor or beginning of master’s degree in Law or a related Legal and/or Tax subject
• Excellent English writing and communication skills, including personal or professional experience in an English-speaking environment;
• Strong interest in enhancing financial acumen and broadening knowledge of the tax risk management associated with the firm’s private market investments and fund structures
• Good organizational skills.

Benefits

• Home Office: after the successful introduction period you will have the option to work a maximum of 40% of your time from home in Switzerland. Additionally you get a Home Office allowance;
• We encourage the use of public transportation and support you with a discounted ZVV Bonus Pass or a contribution to the SBB Generalabonnement;
• The LGT Sports club offers various activities such as a running club, outdoor workouts, and participation in sports events;
• A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners – as a global firm, LGT Capital Partners continues to evolve and expand the focus of our diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and initiatives;
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein, and our successful company is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude;
• Commitment to ESG since 2003: we believe that a long-term approach, coupled with a strong focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, is essential to achieve sustained success. We seek to operate sustainably in our investments, as an employer, in the community and in our own operations.

Kindly note: visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.