Senior Manager - International Tax & Transaction Services - Advisory - Financial Services

The opportunity

Globally, nationally, and locally, EY is a leading provider of Tax services.  Our credentials are unmatched and remain the reason our firm is considered the “firm of choice” for Tax. EY is also the #1 deal advisor in Asia-Pacific on value and volume of deals for the tenth consecutive year based on 2022 Merger market data. We are the only Big Four firm with a separate business unit focused solely on the financial services industry (known as “FSO”).  By joining our growing team, you will be benefiting from the power and breadth of EY.

As our Senior Manager you’ll be providing international transaction tax services including tax structuring, tax due diligence and tax modelling to a broad range of high-profile clients. You will have the chance to work on interesting and varied projects and be exposed to excellent career development opportunities to help uncover your potential both inside and outside of work.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang - Sydney or Naarm - Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Advise superannuation funds and other institutional investors on domestic and international investment transactions across infrastructure, real estate, private equity, private credit and alternative asset classes.
• Lead tax structuring, due diligence, tax modelling and documentation review workstreams for inbound and outbound investments including direct investments, co-investments, fund investments and asset disposals.
• Provide practical advice on the tax implications of global investment structures, including, controlled foreign company and foreign hybrid limited partnerships issues, access to foreign income tax offsets and access to Double Tax Agreements and hybrid mismatch rules.
• Coordinate domestic and cross-border teams to deliver integrated tax advice on large-scale domestic and offshore transactions.
• Partner with tax compliance teams to ensure tax considerations are appropriately reflected throughout the investment lifecycle.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Extensive experience advising superannuation funds or large institutional investors on investment transactions and international tax matters.
• Strong understanding of the taxation of offshore investment structures including Delaware LPs, Luxembourg structures, English Limited Partnerships and other internationally used investment vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience advising on foreign hybrid limited partnership, CFC, FITO and treaty eligibility issues.
• Experience advising on cross-border transactions involving the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and New Zealand.
• Strong transaction execution capability, including tax due diligence, structuring, modelling and negotiation of transaction documentation.
• Commercially focused with the ability to explain complex international tax issues
• Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with clients, domestic and international teams.

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• Advising superannuation funds (either at a Big 4, law firm or in-house) on offshore capital deployment across private equity, infrastructure, property and credit strategies.
• Experience with US tax issues relevant to superannuation investors, including treaty claims, partnership investment and REIT structures
• Familiarity with the practical operation of superannuation industry investing including documentation negotiation, tax compliance obligations and investment implementation processes.
• Experience coordinating global teams to support cross-border transactions and ongoing asset management.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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