Tax Vice President

Blackstone Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Tax professional to manage the compliance and reporting for their APAC Credit and Insurance platforms. This role involves leading structuring initiatives and ensuring compliance with local tax obligations across various jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have over 14 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to resolving complex tax matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14+ years' experience in a Big 4 tax practice or in house at a large alternative asset manager.
• Proven track record in cross-border structuring and international tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax planning, compliance and reporting for APAC Credit and Insurance platforms.
• Lead tax structuring for BXCI investments in APAC.

Skills

Degree qualified

Chartered Accountant

Experience in asset management

Cross border structuring

Tax compliance experience

Strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Blackstone Tax

The Blackstone Tax team comprises of 91 tax professionals across New York, London, Hong Kong, Sydney Mumbai. We provide tax support for all aspects of Blackstone’s global business, organized around the key areas of Tax Planning, House Tax Compliance & Reporting, Fund Tax Compliance & Reporting and Tax Transformation.

Job Responsibilities

The Asia Tax hire will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the tax planning, compliance and reporting requirements of Blackstone’s APAC Credit and Insurance ("BXCI") platforms and investments.

This role will be expected to collaborate across functions and geographic lines focused on strategic initiatives and business growth strategies for BXCI in the region.

The candidate will report to Jacqueline Bennett, MD, APAC Head of Tax based in Sydney.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead tax structuring for BXCI investments in APAC, including working with local Blackstone Finance and deal teams, tax advisors and legal counsel
• Keep up-to-date on latest tax developments relevant to Blackstone and understanding the impact to the BXCI business in the region
• Partnering with Blackstone Finance and external advisors on tax compliance and reporting requirements for BXCI entities. Key jurisdictions include Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan
• Ensuring a robust control environment for all tax processes, to ensure compliance with all relevant local tax obligations
• Being a key Tax contact for relevant communication with local tax authorities and responsible for implementing systems & controls to meet relevant tax requirements

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Degree qualified, Chartered Accountant with at least 14+ years’ experience in a Big 4tax practice or in house at a large alternative asset manager
• Experience in asset management or investment fund structuring
• Experience in cross border structuring / international tax
• Experience in structuring private credit investments globally and in APAC
• Tax compliance experience (review or preparation)
• Demonstrated reputation for excellence and achievement
• Highly organized, with a proven record of timely delivery
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive and not afraid to take a hands‑on approach to complex matters
• A team player who can produce deliverables of a high quality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and to take on additional responsibilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.