Head - Fund Structuring and Solutions

Amicorp Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicorp Group in Cape Town seeks a Senior Structuring Specialist with deep expertise in international tax planning, fund structuring, and cross-border investment strategies. You will lead formation of investment funds, optimize tax positions, and collaborate with legal and investment teams.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and robust due diligence, with extensive client-facing responsibilities and strategic leadership across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law; advanced degree a plus.
• 12–15 years of experience in fund structuring, legal compliance, or VC/PE.
• Experience in Cross Border Investment structures is critical.
• Knowledge of fund formation processes, legal documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of tax considerations related to fund structures.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in legal and financial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning strategies and align with firm objectives.
• Form and structure new investment funds considering legal, tax, and regulatory needs.
• Ensure fund structures comply with relevant laws and regulations; work with counsel.
• Prepare and review fund formation documents and subscription materials.
• Collaborate with investment and finance teams to support fundraising and due diligence.
• Provide clear explanations of fund structures to investors and support risk assessments.

Skills

Cross Border Investment structures

Fund structuring

Legal compliance

Regulatory requirements

Leadership

Communication skills

Client facing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law

Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA)

Job description

As a Senior Structuring Specialist with strong experience in Cross Border Investment structures, you will play a pivotal role in the establishment and management of investment funds, optimizing our tax positions and minimizing tax risks associated with our investment strategies. This position requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in international tax planning, structuring, and compliance, as well as a keen understanding of the financial and regulatory aspects of the industry. This position requires expertise in fund structuring, legal compliance, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative fund structures and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Lead the development and implementation of tax planning strategies to optimize the overall tax position of the organization.
• Collaborate with the risk and investment team and legal counsel to align tax strategies with the firm's broader objectives.
• Lead the structuring and formation of new investment funds, considering legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the relevant teams to ensure alignment with the firm's strategic goals.

Legal Compliance:

• Stay informed about regulatory changes and ensure fund structures comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Work closely with legal counsel to address compliance issues and mitigate risks.

Document Drafting:

• Prepare and review legal documents related to fund formation, including private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, and subscription documents.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all fund-related documentation.

Tax Optimization:

• Collaborate with tax advisors to optimize fund structures for tax efficiency.
• Implement strategies to enhance returns and minimize tax implications for investors.

Investor Relations Support:

• Work closely with the investor relations team to address fund structuring inquiries from potential and existing investors.
• Provide clear and concise explanations of fund structures to investors.
• Identify potential risks associated with fund structures and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure risk management protocols are in place.
• Support due diligence processes related to fund structures during fundraising and investment activities.
• Provide insights and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, legal, compliance, and investment teams, to ensure seamless coordination throughout the fund structuring process.
• Engage with external legal and financial advisors as needed.

TIME RECORDING:

• Accurately record client billable time and value of service when working on client projects, handle pricing, invoicing and collection of outstanding fees for the portfolio of clients.
• Monitor own productivity and client billing and review productivity and performance against targets. to ensure that individual financial targets and client communication KPIs are met.
• Follow a disciplined approach to submitting timesheets for client work and meet the financial individual and team targets.

OTHER DUTIES

• Undertake the role of director, trustee, nominee, manager, partner, secretary, authorized signatory or any related position in internal entities or client entities of the Group, where necessary and required by the Management.
• Undertake such other duties, as may from time to time, be required by the Management or/ and Group Human Resources.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in fund structuring, legal compliance, or a related role within the VC or PE industry.
• Experience in Cross Border Investment structures is critical.
• In-depth knowledge of fund formation processes, legal documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of tax considerations related to fund structures.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in legal and financial documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Exhibits strong leadership, social & interpersonal and communication skills, a positive can-do attitude and creativity.
• Experience in management or team leadership, with a hands‑on approach to getting things done.
• Excellent client facing skills. Well-developed spoken and written communication skills and the ability to tailor style to relevant audiences and successfully liaise with people at different levels.
• Excellent English language fluency: additional languages preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, solution driven, highly organized and detail orientated with good decision making and time management skills. Independent, hands‑on and takes accountability to deliver solutions and results.
• Ability to adapt and work under pressure in a smaller, dynamic, fast paced local team environment; along with being part of a bigger entrepreneurial matrix organization. Proven leadership and team player skills, with ambition to excel in the role.
• Willing to travel within the country and outside the country when required.