Associate Director, Private Capital Tax, Financial Investors

Deloitte LLP; City Of London, Manchester, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an Associate Director for their Private Capital Tax team in London. This role involves advising on tax issues related to private equity, credit, and other alternative investments, while managing diverse teams. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a relevant professional qualification. The firm promotes flexible working arrangements, ensuring a balance between professional and personal life.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous training opportunities

Career development support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tax law and practice is preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Experience or knowledge in the asset management sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax issues related to various asset management roles.
• Provide bespoke tax advice for fund management staff.
• Manage diverse teams within an inclusive culture.
• Contribute to team growth and professional development of juniors.

Skills

Experience in private equity, credit, real estate, or hedge funds

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage diverse teams

Problem-solving initiative

Education

ACA or ATT / CTA qualification

Job description

The Private Capital Tax team combines market-leading tax expertise in credit transactions, fund structuring, investment manager advisory and investor tax reporting. The client base includes some of the largest global asset managers and alternative investment funds.

The team works with all alternative asset classes and includes Deloitte’s credit and restructuring tax specialists.

We are looking for Associate Directors to support our work with alternative asset managers across private equity, debt, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. This role will include advising asset management firms on the structure of the fund, the structure and remuneration of the fund manager, and the taxation of investment returns to investors and the senior management teams. We work alongside credit transactions specialists in our team, and also closely with our M&A and Real Estate tax teams, to provide joined‑up comprehensive solutions to our clients.

You will be working alongside partners and directors in non‑hierarchical client teams as well as within wider global project teams.

Deloitte takes your development very seriously. You'll benefit from continuous training and a transparent, interactive appraisal process. You'll be empowered to manage your own workload and achieve career goals that you set yourself, in a team with a proven track record for strong progression.

We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.

Connect to your opportunity

In this team, your role in the group could encompass some or all of the following:

• Advising on a broad array of tax issues relating to the advisor / manager of private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure or hedge funds, ranging from structuring global carried interest and co-investment plans to structuring the fund and the fund management business.
• Providing bespoke tax advice in relation to long-term incentives and complex fund investments for fund management staff.
• Reviewing corporate and partnership tax computations, as well as carry/co-investment reporting schedules prepared by the team for investors or the fund management team.
• Advising fund managers on the potential tax implications for their clients of making investments in certain Funds of Funds.
• Managing diverse teams (including from other Deloitte member firms) within an inclusive and collaborative team culture, where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Contributing to the eminence of our team within the wider Deloitte tax practice and in the market through knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
• Contributing to the growth and success of our team by engaging in the professional development of our junior team members.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Experience and / or knowledge of private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure or hedge funds and how they operate would be preferred but not necessarily essential
• A good appreciation of tax law and practice with strong attention to detail
• Preferably qualified ACA or ATT / CTA, or equivalent qualification and experience
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate complex ideas (through both written and oral communication) in a pragmatic, commercial and articulate way
• A team player that takes ownership of projects, uses initiative to resolve problems and works well under pressure, with the ability to adapt to change rapidly and respond to clients appropriately

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London, Cambridge or Manchester (with occasional domestic and international travel) with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.