Global Tax, Alternative Investments Tax Advisor, Associate, London

OUR IMPACT

Global Tax is a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s worldwide taxes. Global Tax analyzes and supports the activities, operations, reporting obligations, and transactions of the firm’s business lines to ensure that tax consequences and reputational risks are evaluated appropriately. Our work contributes directly to the firm’s success, and Global Tax is ideal for creative and collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

YOUR IMPACT

An opportunity has arisen in Global Tax for a tax professional to advise the firm’s front office, primarily the alternative investments platform within Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $450 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds and sustainability. This position will involve significant interaction with people in the business and Global Tax, and will require strong transaction management skills. If you are a self-starter who is excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced environment, this role will appeal to you.

Primary responsibilities

Advising businesses in Goldman Sachs Asset Management on tax consequences related to alternative investment funds and deals

Working with, and challenging the input from, external advisors

Liaising with other tax colleagues within the firm, particularly in the US

Required qualifications, experience and skills

Professionally qualified – Lawyer or ACA/CTA

Minimum 2 years post-qualification tax experience at a leading firm

Strong technical UK tax knowledge 

Experience of cross-border transactions and structuring, including knowledge of tax regimes in other European jurisdictions and the USA (US experience preferred but not required) 

Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence senior business stakeholders and make decisions

Flexible and able to learn quickly

Highly motivated team player able to work in a fast-paced environment

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

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