Deloitte Jobs Near Me – Associate Director

About the job

Your opportunity

The Private Capital Tax team combines market-leading tax expertise in credit transactions, fund structuring, investment manager advisory and, investor tax reporting. The client base includes some of the largest global asset managers and alternative investment funds.

The team works with all alternative asset classes and includes Deloitte’s credit and restructuring tax specialists

We are looking for Associate Directors / Consultants to support our work with alternative asset managers across private equity, debt, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. This role will include advising asset management firms on the structure of the fund, the structure and remuneration of the fund manager, and the taxation of investment returns to investors and the senior management teams. We work alongside credit transactions specialists in our team, and also closely with our M&A and Real Estate tax teams, to provide joined-up comprehensive solutions to our clients.

You will be working alongside partners and directors in non-hierarchical client teams as well as within wider global project teams.

Deloitte takes your development very seriously. You’ll benefit from continuous training and a transparent, interactive appraisal process. You’ll be empowered to manage your own workload and achieve career goals that you set yourself, in a team with a proven track record for strong progression.

We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.

Your role

In this team, your role in the group could encompass some or all of the following:

• Advising on a broad array of tax issues relating to the advisor / manager of private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure or hedge funds, ranging from structuring global carried interest and co-investment plans to structuring the fund and the fund management business;
• Providing bespoke tax advice in relation to long-term incentives and complex fund investments for fund management staff;
• Reviewing corporate and partnership tax computations, as well as carry/co-investment reporting schedules prepared by the team for investors or the fund management team.
• Advising fund managers on the potential tax implications for their clients of making investments in certain Funds of Funds.
• Managing diverse teams (including from other Deloitte member firms) within an inclusive and collaborative team culture, where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Contributing to the eminence of our team within the wider Deloitte tax practice and in the market through knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
• Contributing to the growth and success of our team by engaging in the professional development of our junior team members.

Your work, your choice

At Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk. We carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.

Location: London, Cambridge or Manchester with occasional domestic and international travel

Work pattern: Permanent full-time or part-time

Your professional experience

• Experience and / or knowledge of private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure or hedge funds and how they operate would be preferred but not necessarily essential
• A good appreciation of tax law and practice with strong attention to detail
• Preferably qualified ACA or ATT / CTA, or equivalent qualification and experience
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate complex ideas (through both written and oral communication) in a pragmatic, commercial and articulate way
• A team player that takes ownership of projects, uses initiative to resolve problems and works well under pressure, with the ability to adapt to change rapidly and respond to clients appropriately

Your service line: Tax Consulting

Arguably the most stimulating career environment in our industry, tax at Deloitte is a far cry from tax at other firms. Here, it’s all about collaborating with colleagues at the top of their game, across disciplines, for clients who urge us to constantly push the boundaries of our creativity. You’ll find a diverse mix of people, all working together to deliver best-in-class advice. And you’ll discover a structured programme that will help you develop even greater expertise. From fascinating projects to a wealth of secondment opportunities, both in the UK and overseas, you can enjoy a broad and rich career experience.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your “Immediate Family Members” are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process.

About Deloitte

Our Purpose & Strategy

To make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society – defines who we are and what we stand for. Our purpose provides the foundation for our strategy and our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services: this is not about size, it’s about being the first choice. The first choice for the largest and most influential clients, and the first choice for the best talent.

What do we do?

Deloitte offers global integrated professional services that include Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Legal, Risk Advisory and Tax Consulting. Our approach combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting & problem solving capabilities whatever the role, technology revolutions and innovation from multiple disciplines to help our clients excel anywhere in the world.

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Being a Leader at Deloitte

Cultural fit and purpose-led leadership is crucial for Deloitte. Our leaders always set the example and inspire their colleagues. They make quality time for people and take an interest in them. They know what matters to people – both inside and outside work – and value them as individuals; always finding opportunities to develop them while showing respect and appreciation.

We expect colleagues at all levels to embrace and live our purpose and our leadership culture by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. We know leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, but our Leadership Charter helps all of our people understand what we’re looking for:

• We live our purpose: we act as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make
• We develop talent: we develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
• We drive performance: we deliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
• We believe positive influence can make an impact that matters: we influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
• We move, together, towards a strategic direction: we understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligning people to objectives and setting priorities and direction.