Part-time (3 days per week), London-based - Reporting to the Head of Tax (Brussels)

AIMA is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its Taxation team as a Senior Advisor on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is a senior, hands-on advisory role for an individual who brings significant expertise in tax policy and is looking to contribute that experience in a flexible, part-time capacity. The successful candidate will support the association’s advocacy, technical analysis and research initiatives, and will be closely involved in its engagement with policymakers and member firms.

This is a global role with a focus on UK and APAC tax developments affecting the alternative investment industry, including hedge funds and private credit. The Taxation team is responsible for shaping AIMA’s tax policy positions and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments relevant to managers, funds and investors, with a focus on matters of direct consequence to the industry.

The team currently comprises two professionals: one based in London and one in Brussels. While both collaborate closely across all topics, responsibilities are broadly aligned by geography. The London focus covers the UK, Asia and other key jurisdictions (including the US and offshore centres such as the Cayman Islands), working closely with AIMA’s member-led Working Groups, while the Brussels-based colleague focuses primarily on EU and OECD developments.  Our London-based colleague is due to retire and we are seeking to replace him.

The Brussels-based colleague serves as AIMA’s Head of Tax and retains overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the workflow. The Senior Advisor will report to the Head of Tax and work closely alongside them, bringing seniority and depth of experience to help deliver AIMA’s advocacy priorities and to provide informed guidance across the team’s work.

• Identifying and monitoring legislative and non-legislative developments on taxation in the UK and internationally (EU, US, Asia), consulting with members on appropriate action.
• Keeping relevant member Working Groups updated, as well as requesting their input.
• Drafting letters, position papers and consultation responses as and when appropriate.
• Engaging with policymakers directly via meetings and calls to explain AIMA’s positions and raise questions.
• Drawing on internal and members’ expertise to identify the impact on the asset management sector and make effective submissions to government or tax authorities. (Currently, the first draft of consultation responses is prepared internally rather than by a member).
• Producing member information – updates, briefing notes, seminars and webinars.
• Coordinating with other teams internally.

• Substantial experience working on investment management and fund taxation in the UK and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of the legislative process in the UK.
• Ability to grasp the technical elements of tax law (with assistance from members), as well as the broader political context driving any potential reform of tax rules.
• Ability to communicate technical issues in a clear manner.
• A self-directed approach suited to working effectively on a part-time basis.

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Kirsten Smith at [email protected].

Eligibility to work in the UK required.

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AIMA is the world’s largest membership association for alternative investment managers. Its membership has more firms, managing more assets, than any other industry body, and through our 10 offices located around the world we serve over 2,000 members in 60 different countries. AIMA’s mission, which includes that of its private credit affiliate, the Alternative Credit Council (ACC), is to ensure that our industry of hedge funds, private market funds and digital asset funds is always best positioned for success. Success in our industry is defined by its contribution to capital formation, economic growth and positive outcomes for investors, while being able to operate efficiently within appropriate and proportionate regulatory frameworks.

AIMA’s many peer groups, events, educational sessions, publications and practical tools – like its Due Diligence Questionnaires and industry sound practice guidance available exclusively to members – enable firms to actively refine their business practices, policies and processes to secure their place in that success.