Senior Tax Manager

ABOUT US:

John Laing Group is a leading international investor and active asset manager of core infrastructure assets. With a history of investing in over 150 core infrastructure assets, John Laing has transformed communities worldwide. Previously listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company was taken private in 2021 by KKR’s Diversified Core Infrastructure Fund (DCIF), which has raised over US$14bn from investors like pension funds, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds.

John Laing operates in seven countries and employs over 100 people across offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Melbourne, Sydney, New York and Bogota. With a $3billion global portfolio, the firm’s strategy under DCIF ownership is to develop/buy, hold and grow sustainable greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects, businesses and platforms.

Under KKR’s ownership John Laing has transformed into an exciting, dynamic core infrastructure investment platform with expansive growth. Our operational highlights include:

­ Exponential growth: more than doubled AUM in the 2 years since KKR take private.

­ Ready access to capital: via KKR funding platform, deployed c. £1.3bn in the last two years.

­ Outsized returns / “Smart” transactions: 70% of transactions have achieved outsized returns.

­ Active asset manager: leading bids and playing an active role post-acquisition.

­ Global but nimble organisation: benefits from a global footprint while reacting swiftly to opportunities.

­ Recognised leader in Greenfield: choice of investment partner for complex greenfield development.

­ A new force in core midmarket brownfield: successfully acquired 11 brownfield assets since the KKR take private.

On greenfield, John Laing partners with global, leading construction companies to deliver PPP projects in transportation, social, and energy infrastructure, while also investing in mid-market businesses with long-term, resilient cash flows.

On brownfield, John Laing invests in operating assets, mid-market businesses and platforms that manage physical assets with long-term, predictable and resilient cash flows which are less cyclical or correlated to the broader economy.

Find out more on our website: www.laing.com

THE ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY

As a Senior Tax Manager at John Laing Group, you'll provide critical tax support to our investment and asset management teams in the USA, Colombia and Europe (including the UK). This position offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted partner with those teams, contributing to the success of our global infrastructure projects. You'll engage in a broad range of tax activities, including evaluating tax assumptions for bids, analysing holding structures and reviewing financial models. Your work will play a key role in protecting and enhancing project and shareholder returns. This role is perfect for a self-driven individual looking to deepen their expertise in areas such as transfer pricing and international taxation, while making a significant contribution to our strategic priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Investment Support – Provide comprehensive tax support to investment bidding teams in the USA, Colombia and Europe (including the UK) evaluating tax assumptions, analysing holding structures with a focus on withholding taxes and cash repatriation, reviewing external tax advice and financial models, drafting investment approval documentation, and ensuring tax risks are clearly understood, communicated, and mitigated where possible.

· Asset Management Support – Collaborate closely with local asset management and finance teams to manage tax risk and ensure that the project and group remain compliant with its local compliance obligations. This would include providing support on project disposals, tax audits/enquiries, and refinancings.

· Transfer Pricing: Maintain the group's transfer pricing master file.

· Group Projects: Assist with significant group projects covering a range of region-specific or international tax issues.

· Technical Research: Produce technical research and analysis papers as required.

· Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders alongside other functions.

· Tax Legislation: Stay updated on tax legislation and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.

VALUES & BEHAVIOURS

We look for people who live our values in their day-to-day work. At this level we expect you to demonstrate the following behaviours aligned with our four core values:

• Excellence: Strive for excellence in all individual tasks and projects. Develop specialised skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. Integrate new ideas and insights from external sources into individual work.

• Transparency: Strive for excellence in all individual tasks and projects. Develop specialised skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. Integrate new ideas and insights from external sources into individual work.

• Creativity: Share creative ideas and perspectives openly with team members. Collaborate with other teams to drive innovation. Build and maintain trust with colleagues to support creative initiatives.

• Care: Actively listen to and support colleagues' needs and aspirations. Promote a culture of openness and authenticity within the team. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure project success and community benefit.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Required:

• Excellent tax knowledge and international tax experience required, including a good working knowledge of taxation in various jurisdictions (ideally the USA and Europe).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an analytical/problem-solving approach to dealing with tax technical issues.

• Excellent planning, time management, and organisational skills.

• Demonstrable expertise in applying technical tax skills to a variety of different scenarios (including structuring and tax due diligence).

• Ability to work as part of the tax team collaboratively and with the wider and larger group.

• Qualified Tax Accountant (CTA/ACCA/ACA or other equivalent) with adequate corporate tax experience.

• Ability to convey complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to non-specialists.

• Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop practical solutions.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.

Preferred:

· Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.

· Experience with infrastructure investments

· Proficiency in financial software and tools.

BENEFITS

• Workplace Pension.

• Private medical insurance. [PE1]

• Enhanced Family Leave.

• Group Life Assurance.

• Group Income Protection.

• And more…

We offer a hybrid working model, where colleagues are expected to be the office at least 3 days per week, with adjustments made for part time hours.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join John Laing and help shape the future of our business and the value we create.

MORE ABOUT US

We are an equal opportunity employer. At John Laing, we value the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds of every employee. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We will provide equal access to opportunities at every stage of the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable adjustments or accommodations are encouraged to inform us during the recruitment process.

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