Private Assets Tax Risk & Governance Lead

Schroders; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders is seeking a Private Assets Tax Manager to support the Head of Private Assets Tax in second-line tax oversight across private asset funds and structures. You will review tax positions, contribute to governance papers, and escalate issues as needed.

Working with stakeholders, you will help promote robust tax risk management and ensure tax positions align with the Group Tax Risk Framework and appetite. This is a second-line oversight role with no first-line responsibility.

Qualifications

• Professional tax qualification and background in funds taxation.
• Experience monitoring legislation and implementing tax changes.
• Strong understanding of private asset fund structures and tax issues.
• Ability to identify material tax risks and escalate when needed.
• Proven ability to review complex tax positions and guide governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line tax input and risk-based reviews of complex transactions.
• Develop tax guidelines and guardrails for fund structures.
• Review investor terms and structuring proposals for tax risk.
• Escalate material issues to Head of Private Assets Tax when required.
• Maintain governance materials, playbooks and escalation triggers.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Governance & controls

Analytical thinking

Second-line oversight

Tax profession

Education

CTA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Schroders is seeking a Private Assets Tax Manager to support the Head of Private Assets Tax in second-line tax oversight across private asset funds and structures. You will review tax positions, contribute to governance papers, and escalate issues as needed.

Working with stakeholders, you will help promote robust tax risk management and ensure tax positions align with the Group Tax Risk Framework and appetite. This is a second-line oversight role with no first-line responsibility.