Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…
Your role is to provide tax support, as subject matter expert, to the Alternatives business (primarily UK and European real estate and private equity) through all stages of the product lifecycle, with a view to assisting the business in implementing and maintaining effective governance and control over tax risk, complying with global tax laws and regulations, implementing appropriate tax planning, and maintaining an open and constructive relationship with global tax authorities. A key part of your role is building strong relationships with the senior leaders of the Alternatives business, to ensure tax remains high on the agenda.
How you'll spend your time...
Business Development
Working with senior leaders in the Columbia Threadneedle Investments' Alternative funds business, real estate and private equity fund managers, Distribution, Compliance and GCO (legal) on the design and marketing of new UK and EMEA funds/strategies including initial guidance on suitable tax efficient fund structures.
Supporting Fund Managers, Distribution and Client Director teams regarding tax queries from investors/clients for Alternatives products.
Providing tax input to Alternatives RFPs.
Providing European and UK tax input to US Alternatives fund initiatives as appropriate.
Change Management
Providing tax input to all new change initiatives including, but not limited to:
