BXCI, Tax Planning - Vice President

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###Responsibilities### This role reports into the Senior Vice President of BXCI Tax in London Deals Work closely with and support deal teams with Tax DD and structuring work streams on transactions and restructuring of portfolio investments, including review and commenting of DD / structure reports, calls with advisors, and interaction with BXCI counsels Participate in fund allocation meetings, clarifying any organizational matters relevant for tax (e.

g.

requirements

and tax environment and leading the implementation process of such a structure with production of tax memo/opinion, involving direct client exposure. Get up to date on main tax considerations on specific mandates (e. g.

US LOB, independent agent, trading vs investment income) and monitor developments Review IMA, partnership documentation and all other related documents from a tax perspective Compliance Coordinate with Lux/Irish/UK/US finance teams and advisors to ensure timely preparation of tax returns (e. g. UK / German partnership tax reporting), including preparation of IBCI reporting Review and sign-off on tax returns / computations (prepared by advisors) and investor tax reporting for BXCI retail funds Oversee other tax aspects, i.

e. VAT registration / filing with advisors and BXCI Lux and Irish team, TP methodology / strategy, monitor WHT exposure (UK Passport, reclaim process), etc.

###Skills### and

###Experience### : Extensive

###Experience### in a Big 4 accountancy firm (minimum 8 years’ experience) Strong international / cross-border M&A

experience

Good DD / tax structuring

###skills### with a drive to lead tax streams Good general understanding of Fund industry required with tax structuring / compliance

###experience### highly considered

###Experience### setting-up /dealing with SPVs / investment platform with an awareness of main cross-border tax implications, i.e. substance, corporate governance, beneficial ownership; and knowledgeable about BEPS initiatives (MLI, ATAD…) Credit exposure is strongly preferred Some TP knowledge Strong analytical rigor Excellent communication

###skills### and

###experience### interacting with deal and finance teams Familiarity with tax compliance Awareness of Luxembourgish and Irish regulations Driven and proactive Able to produce deliverables of a high quality and on-schedule Ability to work independently and to take on additional

responsibilities

Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in Finance or Law an asset CA or CTA an asset, but not essential All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law. The

duties

and

###responsibilities### described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or

###responsibilities### may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and

###responsibilities### may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion. Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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