Tax Senior / Manager / Senior Manager / Director Asset Management

Catalyst Labs; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in London is seeking experienced tax professionals at various levels to join their growing Tax team. The role involves managing U.S. tax compliance for asset management clients, advising on international tax matters, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic international environment. Are you ready to work with top-tier global clients on complex tax issues? Relocation support and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Relocation support

Competitive salary and benefits

Tax-free or low-tax jurisdiction employment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-12 years of relevant U.S. tax experience, ideally within a Big 4 environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal income tax and cross-border taxation matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. tax compliance and consulting engagements for asset management clients.
• Assist clients with tax structuring and cross-border planning.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

U.S. tax compliance

International taxation knowledge

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA (U.S.), EA, CTA, ACA, or LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced tax professionals from Associate up to Manager, Senior Manager, or Director level to join our big 4 client’s growing Tax team serving clients in the asset management and broader financial services sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading hedge funds, private equity firms, venture capital groups, and alternative asset managers and insurers in a dynamic international environment. You will advise clients on U.S. and international tax matters, support compliance efforts, and provide insight on structuring, transactions, and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. tax compliance and consulting engagements for partnerships, corporations, and other entities in the asset management industry
• Review and prepare U.S. tax returns and forms including but not limited to:
  • Form 1065, Form 1120, Form 1120-F, Form 1040-NR
  • Form 5471, Form 8865, Form 8858, Form 8938, Form 1118, Form 8621
  • FATCA and CRS-related reporting
• Analyze and apply U.S. Subchapter K (Partnership Tax), Subchapter C (Corporate Tax), PFIC and CFC rules
• Assist clients with tax structuring and cross-border planning including inbound and outbound investment strategies
• Prepare and review tax workpapers, allocations, M-1 adjustments, and tax basis schedules
• Advise on fund formation, investment structuring, and exit planning
• Liaise with clients, legal counsel, auditors, and tax authorities as needed
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, and manage project timelines and deliverables
• Monitor and interpret changes in U.S. tax legislation relevant to asset managers operating offshore

Qualifications

• CPA (U.S.), EA (Enrolled Agent), CTA (UK), ACA, or LL.M. in Taxation
• Minimum of 212+ years of relevant U.S. tax experience, ideally within a Big 4, mid-tier, or in-house financial services tax team
• Extensive experience with U.S. partnership and corporate tax compliance, international information reporting, and asset management clients
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal income tax and cross-border taxation matters
• Working knowledge of common structures including master-feeder funds, blockers, and offshore investment vehicles
• Prior exposure to international jurisdictions including FATCA, CRS, and local regulatory frameworks is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills

What the Role Offers

• Relocation support, including accommodation, transportation, and flights for the candidate and their family
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents
• Tax-free or low-tax jurisdiction employment
• Exposure to top-tier global clients and complex international tax issues
• Opportunity to live and work in premier financial hubs with high quality of life

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