Associate Director, US Business Tax, Asset Management

Overview

In this role you will provide comprehensive US tax advisory and compliance services to global private equity and real estate funds, many with US investors. You will work within a London-based Asset Management team to handle complex cross-border tax issues and fund transactions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and help grow client relationships and new business opportunities. This position offers a dynamic, inclusive culture with strong development and global exposure in a leading professional services firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working in London
• return-to-work program
• focus on wellbeing
• world-class development and training
• career progression opportunities
• supportive, entrepreneurial culture

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on large private equity/real estate fund transactions, restructurings, and US tax compliance engagements for global funds
• Manage advisory projects and research complex US tax issues affecting private equity/real estate funds in an international context
• Oversee day-to-day project activities, including evaluating economic and risk aspects of engagements
• Assist in deepening client relationships, host client meetings, and contribute to winning new work
• Coordinate with colleagues across real estate transactions and private markets teams
• Support new business development and input into market opportunity development and idea leadership
• Mentor Analysts and Consultants with practical guidance
• Help shape team culture and pursue inclusive, collaborative goals

Key requirements

• CPA License / Licensed Attorney / Enrolled Agent (or equivalent)
• Education in Taxation/Accounting or law, or equivalent
• Experience in Asset Management Services—Private Equity, Real Estate, and/or Credit/Hedge Funds
• Client-facing experience or equivalent skills
• Knowledge of asset management issues, PFIC and K-1 reporting
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new concepts

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Client-facing relationship management
• Team leadership and mentoring
• US tax advisory
• US tax compliance
• Tax research and issue spotting

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