FS Tax Director – Wealth & Asset Management – London/Manchester

Overview

In this role you will lead complex UK and international tax advisory for asset management and private capital clients, shaping strategy and expanding EY’s market presence. You will build senior-level relationships, drive revenue growth, and mentor high-performing teams, contributing to EY’s position as a trusted advisor in the private capital sector. You’ll operate across London and Manchester, engaging with global clients and leading market-facing initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity at a market-leading firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Global exposure
• Career progression
• Support & coaching
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex UK and international tax advisory engagements for major asset management and private capital clients
• Develop and execute growth strategies across the asset management and private capital market, expanding EY’s market presence
• Build and maintain C-suite and senior stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on strategic tax matters
• Drive business development activities, including originating and converting new opportunities, developing strategic alliances and contributing to revenue growth
• Lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning
• Contribute to the strategic direction, operational leadership and talent agenda of the FS Private Capital Tax practice
• Represent EY externally within the market through thought leadership, industry events and professional networks

Key requirements

• Strong track record leading large-scale, complex tax advisory engagements for asset management clients, funds and private capital structures
• Significant experience as a senior trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and investment management leadership
• Proven success in business origination and revenue generation
• Deep technical expertise across UK and international tax issues affecting asset managers, funds and partnerships
• Experience advising on fund formation, acquisitions and disposals, restructurings, operating models, carried interest, co-investment and other management incentive arrangements
• Ability to identify market trends, shape client propositions and influence strategic decision-making
• Strong leadership with track record of developing future leaders and building inclusive, high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills internally and externally
• ACA, CTA, Law qualification, HMRC Tax Inspector (with full technical training) or equivalent
• Significant experience within a Big Four, accounting, legal or professional services environment

• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and networking
• UK and international tax knowledge for asset managers, funds and partnerships
• Fund formation, acquisitions and disposals, restructurings
• Operating models, carried interest, co-investment and management incentives

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