Tax, Asset Management

Our client is a premier, globally recognized alternative asset management firm managing substantial capital across private credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. To support their continued expansion across Asia-Pacific, they are seeking an ambitious Tax AVP to join their Singapore-based regional tax team.

Position Summary

This role offers a balanced mix of cross-border tax advisory/structuring and regional tax compliance oversight for APAC-focused investment vehicles. Working closely with investment, legal, and finance teams, the successful candidate will manage tax risks and deliver commercial tax solutions across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Advisory & Deal Structuring

• Provide tax structuring advice for fund launches, cross-border investments, holding company setups, operational workflows, and divestments across APAC.

• Advise on complex international tax matters, including withholding tax optimization, double tax treaty availability, permanent establishment (PE) risks, and indirect transfer taxes.

• Collaborate with deal teams, legal counsel, and finance leads to evaluate tax implications of transactions and new business initiatives.

• Contribute to regional tax planning, risk management, and transfer pricing strategies.

• Conduct internal briefings and training to elevate tax awareness among investment professionals and operational teams.

Tax Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee annual tax compliance and reporting processes for Singapore-resident entities and key regional APAC fund structures.

• Serve as the primary bridge between internal teams (e.g., Fund Accounting) and external tax advisors.

• Identify process efficiencies and implement enhancements across annual compliance cycles.

• Maintain robust internal tax controls, risk frameworks, and audit-ready documentation.

• Manage tax authority inquiries, audits, and dispute resolution processes in coordination with external tax counsel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related discipline. A recognized professional qualification (CA, CPA, CTA, or SCTP Accredited Tax Practitioner) is preferred.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant tax experience, ideally within a Big 4 (Financial Services / M&A Tax practice), a multinational financial institution, or an in-house buy-side asset manager.

• Strong understanding of Singapore tax principles (including fund incentive schemes) and cross-border APAC tax structuring across private markets.

• Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdictional tax workflows, excellent stakeholder management skills, and strong commercial acumen.
  

  
  If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply" or email Jacqueline at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd

  Jacqueline Lee

  EA Licence No: 11C5502

  Registration No: R21100508