Editorial summary

The company, a globally recognized alternative asset management firm, is seeking a Tax AVP to join its Singapore-based regional tax team to support expansion across Asia-Pacific. The role involves cross-border tax advisory, structuring, and regional tax compliance oversight for APAC-focused investment vehicles, working closely with investment, legal, and finance teams to manage tax risks. The position offers a salary of 14,000.

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Job description

[This job id 24703 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 11 Aug 2026]

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  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

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