Director, Private Capital Tax, Financial Investors

Overview

As a Director in Deloitte’s Private Capital Tax team, you will steer complex tax advice for private capital managers across PE, debt, real estate, infra and hedge funds. You’ll structure funds, optimize management remuneration, and advise on investor tax matters while coordinating with M&A and Real Estate specialists. You’ll manage high-profile client portfolios, develop junior colleagues, and contribute to thought leadership. This role offers cross-border collaboration, ongoing training, and a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports your career growth.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working policy
• continuous training
• transparent appraisal process
• career progression
• flexible work arrangements
• wellbeing focus

Responsibilities

• Advise on tax issues for private equity, debt, real estate, infrastructure or hedge funds, including fund structuring and fund management tax considerations
• Structure global carried interest and co-investment plans; advise on fund and fund management business tax aspects
• Provide bespoke tax guidance for long-term incentives and fund staff
• Collaborate with M&A and Real Estate teams to address investor considerations and tax treatment of returns
• Manage diverse, possibly multi-firm teams within an inclusive culture; mentor junior members
• Contribute to the team’s eminence through knowledge sharing and thought leadership
• Drive growth of the team by developing junior staff and expanding client relationships

Key requirements

• Experience/knowledge of private equity, debt, real estate, infrastructure or hedge funds and their operations
• Strong understanding of tax legislation and case law with high attention to detail
• ACA or ATT/CTA (or equivalent) qualification or equivalent experience
• Ability to build strong client relationships and communicate complex ideas clearly
• Capability to work under pressure, take ownership, and adapt to changing client needs

• Relationship-building
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Commercial and pragmatic mindset
• Fund structuring and management tax considerations
• Global carried interest and co-investment structuring
• Tax advisory for long-term incentives and fund staff

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