Transaction Tax Manager - 6 month contract

I am working with an international asset manager, who are looking for a Transaction Tax Manager to join the team for a 6 month FTC. The business has $8b of assets under management and sustainability is at its core value.

The Transaction Tax Manager is sought to provide additional support for a busy period of deal activity, and will be working with investment teams and business stakeholders in international tax structuring, tax risk and due diligence oversight.

This is a hybrid role, with office attendance 3 days a week in Central London. The team would like this candidate to start as soon as possible.

The key responsibilities are:

* Advising on global investment deals (primary, secondary, co-investments) and assess transactional tax implications including acquisition structure and tax leakage.
* Review due diligence reports and Sale and Purchase agreement clauses, to manage tax risks, and communicate tax risks to stakeholders and authorities.
* Provide tax input for fund launches, restructures, client onboarding, and special projects requiring strategic tax insight.
* Oversee investor withholding packages, ensure distribution tax treatment is accurate, and support Fund Operations with tax reporting.

Required experience:

* International transaction tax experience.
* Qualified Tax Advisor or Accountant.
* Knowledge of tax technical rules and compliance requirements, including FATCA, CRS and US, UK or European fund reporting.
* Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear, simple manner to a wide audience and to solve complex problems at short notice and under stressed situations.