In-house US tax specialists – Private Debt Fund – Central London

Our client is a leading central London based Private Debt Fund. Established in 2001, the firm was founded by an entrepreneurial former top tier banker who has spent his career working in the USA, Europe and Asia markets. With now over £10 billion of assets under management, the firm continues to go from strength to strength. The firm focuses on providing private debt to private equity backed US and Europeans corporate organisations. Due to growing complexity of working with US clients the firm seeks to hire an in-house US tax specialists to work closely with the firms General Counsel.

This role is broad and diverse in nature and due to this being the firms first time hiring a US tax professional into the firm it is expected that the role will evolve over time so having a flexible approach will be key.

The role currently entails some of the following;

Being the first point of contact when it comes to ad-hoc US tax related queries which will likely be broad in nature. Being able to consult around US inbound and outbound tax matters.
Assisting the US compliance team with consulting and FATCA forms, CRS forms, US withholding tax.
On the investment side – looking at the structures/investments and ensuring they are not giving rise to extensive tax consequences.
Supporting the financial controller with delivering accounting information to the firm’s external tax preparers. US GAAP to US tax translation work. Maintaining a record of the firm’s policies.
Assisting the General Counsel and CFO as well as other stake holders in developing tax structures. Taking into account new tax laws.
Managing ad-hoc tax related queries. US and UK tax related as well as some other jurisdictions.

The ideal individual for this role will have gained previous experience on the US tax desk of a London based Big 4 or mid tier firm. You will also be CPA, Enrolled Agent or LLM in Tax qualified.

This is a rare in-house US tax opportunity in the London market so should you have an interest then please apply today with your resume for consideration.