Job Title: Tax Consultant II
Deloitte Tax Services India Private Limited (“USI Tax”) commenced operations in June 2004. Since then, nearly all the Deloitte Tax LLP (“Deloitte Tax”) U.S. service offerings have obtained support services through the USI Tax teams. USI Tax offers you opportunities to learn and support U.S. and other countries (such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom) taxation practice, a popular career option.
We are leading its clients through the tax transformation taking place in the marketplace, offering a broad range of fully integrated tax services by combining technology and tax technical resources to comply with reporting requirements, uncover insights and deploy smarter approaches for navigating an increasingly complex global environment
The Team
Our Merger & Acquisition and Funds Tax team (which is within Global Employer Services in Tax) is a leading practice within Deloitte UK, offering comprehensive tax advisory services to a diverse range of clients. We are at the forefront of advising on complex management equity incentive structures on M&A transactions and fund structuring for the largest private capital fund managers. While this role is based in Kolkata, you will be an integral part of our UK team, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment where professional growth and impact are highly valued.
Responsibilities include: -
Guided assistance to Deloitte Member Firms to support
· Develop and refine your understanding of Mergers & Acquisitions, fund structuring, broader fund advisory, and incentives, focusing on the employment tax and personal tax implications across a broad spectrum of asset classes and strategies, particularly within the UK and international context.
· Support senior team members in advising a wide range of clients, including large international and mid-cap private equity houses, infrastructure funds, multinational corporations, and emerging capital providers. You will also assist with work for well-known portfolio companies.
· Assist in providing comprehensive tax advice on fund manager structures, global carried interest and co-investment plans, and fund structuring.
· Contribute to various aspects of the deal cycle from an equity and incentives perspective, including supporting due diligence and tax structuring, assisting with input on SPAs and financing documents. You will also help advise on post-acquisition implementation of equity and incentive plans (UK and global), reorganisations, and ongoing advice to portfolio companies preparing them for a sale.
· Support client business development activities through research and preparation of materials.
· Enhance your technical skills through structured training, coaching, and on-the-job learning from experienced professionals.
· Be part of a team committed to diversity, inclusion, and a supportive work environment.
· Contribute to our reputation for delivering an integrated team of specialists, providing seamless support for deal execution or commercial solutions on reward and long-term incentives for fund management staff.
Qualifications Required:
· Full time master’s degree in finance or equivalent from reputed university
· Typically, 1-3 years of experience in tax advisory, accounting, or a related analytical role, preferably with some exposure to M&A or funds.
· Foundational understanding of tax principles, with a keen interest in M&A tax advisory, Employment Related Securities, and/or UK tax legislation related to disguised investment management fees and carried interest.
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to contribute to high-quality, client-ready reports.
· Proactive, results-oriented approach with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and client needs in a dynamic environment.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Preferred:
· Hold the ATT professional qualification (or be willing to work towards obtaining this qualification).
· Exposure to international clients or cross-border tax issues.
· Experience with tax research tools and databases.
Work Location: Kolkata, India