Transaction Tax Specialist – Private Markets Operations

Job Description
 

In this position, you will be part of our team of tax professionals that support LGT Capital Partners investment / legal professionals in the management of all tax aspects of our private market investment activities.

• Supporting the investment / legal professionals in the transaction tax management and tax structuring aspects across our business lines (Private Equity, Private Real Estate, Private Infrastructure, Private Credit) on fund of funds investments but also direct / co-investments;

• Monitoring existing investments in relation to their tax efficiency and pro-actively design and suggest alternatives if required;

• Coordinating the tax onboarding of investments;

• Supporting strategic tax projects and continuous screening of tax legislation changes;

• Coordinating and managing outside tax counsels;

• Training of investment and legal team members in tax matters;

• Supporting our wider teams (e.g. fund formation, tax operations, sales, controlling / accounting) on tax related matters.

Requirements

• Top academic credentials and advanced degree (e.g., LL.M., MBA in finance, law school or equivalent);

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience as a tax lawyer with a highly recognized law firm or “Big Four” or as an in-house tax counsel at major investment fund managers;

• Solid track record on tax structuring for fund investments as well as direct investments;

• Experience in cross-border tax matters involving the main European countries, US and Asia;

• Fluent in English, and other languages (in particular German) being a plus;

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, high attention to details and finance aspects of tax work;

• Team Player with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Home Office: after the successful probation period you will meet your colleagues three days in the office and have the option to work two days a week in the home office in Switzerland. Additionally you get a Home Office allowance;

• We have flexible working hours and you can structure your working hours according to operational requirements;

• A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners – we‘re all working hard but with us you can really generate an impact;

• We empower and invest in you: your professional and  personal development is key at our company: therefore we offer you internal and external trainings aligned with our business needs. If you‘re interested, you can also intensify your German or English skills;

• We‘re proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our successful company  is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude;

• Commitment to ESG: our thinking is characterized through the Princely Family by a long term perspective. Sustainability is key - we act accordingly in business and private life since 2002.

Contact Information
 

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.

Alexandra Hohermuth

Human Resources

LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon

Contact:

+41 58 261 86 62