M&A Tax Associate - Private Equity

Warner Scott Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global private equity firm is seeking a Tax Structuring Associate to support transaction execution across Europe and Asia. The role offers exposure to complex deals and international tax considerations, working with experienced professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. A competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in corporate tax, transaction tax, or similar discipline.
• Solid understanding of international tax principles.
• Familiarity with Luxembourg structures or US international tax concepts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tax-efficient structuring for acquisitions and exits.
• Support review of tax due diligence and structuring reports.
• Help manage funds flow processes and maintain documentation.
• Monitor European and global tax developments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Confident communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance

ACA / CTA / CPA qualified

Job description

A global private equity organisation is seeking a Tax Structuring Associate to support transaction execution across Europe and Asia. This role offers exposure to complex deal structures, international tax considerations and cross-border investment activity, working alongside experienced finance, tax and investment professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in tax-efficient structuring for acquisitions, add-ons, reorganisations, recapitalisations, management incentive plans, and exits.
• Support the coordination and review of tax due diligence and structuring reports prepared by external advisors.
• Help manage funds flow processes and maintain clear documentation for transaction execution.
• Contribute to tax reviews of financial models and identify key considerations for senior team members.
• Assist with evaluating holding structures and collaborating with internal teams on efficient topside arrangements.
• Monitor European, Asian, and global tax developments and summarise relevant changes.
• Support wider tax optimisation projects across the portfolio.
• Work closely with investment, capital markets, and finance teams on financing and restructuring tasks.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.
• Approximately 1–3 years of experience in corporate tax, transaction tax, or a similar discipline.
• ACA / CTA / CPA qualified
• Solid understanding of international tax principles and interest in private equity transactions.
• Strong organisational, analytical and Excel skills.
• Confident communicator able to collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with Luxembourg structures or US international tax concepts (CTB, PFIC) is advantageous but not essential.
• Proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, insurance and retirement contributions.
• Direct exposure to cross-border private equity transactions with strong development prospects.