Experienced Tax and Structuring Manager
Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a global provider of banking, financial advisory, investment and fund management services. Around the world, we act on behalf of a range of institutional, corporate and retail clients. Founded in 1969, Macquarie employs more than 13,800 people in 28 countries. We focus on areas of business where our particular skills and expertise deliver real benefits to clients and investors.
At Macquarie we offer you the experience and freedom to grow your career whilst making your mark within a highly successful organisation. Key to our success is the entrepreneurialism we encourage in all our people. We give you the opportunity to progress your career as quickly as you can demonstrate your ability.
Macquarie's business is structured into five operating groups and four support groups
Macquarie Funds Group (MFG) is Macquarie Group's funds management business. MFG is a full-service asset manager, offering a diverse range of capabilities and products including infrastructure and real asset management, securities investment management and structured access to funds, equity-based products and alternative assets. The group had $A324 billion in assets under management as at 31 March 2012.
MFG has been managing assets for institutional and retail investors since 1980 in Australia and 1929 in the US, through a predecessor firm of Delaware Investments. MFG has global reach, with a team of approximately 1,400 staff in Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK and the US.
MFG has the following business divisions:
- Macquarie Investment Management
- Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
- Macquarie Specialised Investment Solutions
Tax/structuring Manager – Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
Macquarie, through Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), is a global leader in the creation and management of specialist funds which focus on infrastructure, real estate and adjacent sectors. As of 30 September 2012, MIRA had more than Eur81billion of assets under management through a range of listed and unlisted vehicles. The global investment portfolio includes businesses located in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Russia and the United Kingdom.
Key Accountabilities
The successful applicant will be part of the MIRA Tax and Structuring Team. The Team is responsible for the management of tax and related structural aspects of: fund formations, acquisitions, restructurings, refinancing, dispositions and other complex transactions related to the MIRA business. The successful applicant will be exposed to a variety of industries and asset classes.
Qualification and Experience
- Qualified ACA or lawyer (or equivalent);
- Experience in a tax role either in an accountancy firm, law firm or in-house;
- Significant transactional experience is highly desirable;
- Experience will include exposure to and understanding of tax and structuring issues relating to funds;
- Experience of international transactions highly advantageous;
Key Skills
- High level of numeracy;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex tax issues;
- The ability to work as part of a team, or unsupervised;
- Highly organised, flexible, able to multi-task and manage a range of competing priorities and projects in line with tight timetables, and to interact effectively with contacts both within and outside Macquarie at all seniority levels;
- Ability and willingness to think laterally and learn quickly;
- Highly commercial outlook;
Environment and Relationships
- Dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment;
- Rapidly growing, high profile business;
- Close interaction with personnel within both the MIRA business and the asset;
- Regular contact with external advisers and service providers.
Behaviour Profile
- Ability to take ownership and responsibility for projects;
- Respected professional with the ability to bring a high level of energy and commitment to the team;
- Personal maturity and strong interpersonal skills;
- Team player willing to help out at all levels where required;
- Strong personal motivation, including the ability to complete projects and provide advice in a timely manner.
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