Tax Manager, Portfolio Advisory

AURELIUS is a globally active alternative investor, distinguished and widely recognised for its operational approach. It focuses on Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Estate. Its key investment platforms include AURELIUS European Opportunities IV, AUR Portfolio III and AURELIUS Growth Investments. Its approach is characterised by its uncompromising focus on operational excellence and an unrivalled ability to efficiently execute highly complex transactions.

AURELIUS has been growing significantly in recent years, particularly expanding its global footprint, and today employs more than 400 professionals in 10 offices spanning Asia, Europe and North America.

AURELIUS is driven by a spirit of entrepreneurship, with a collegiate hands-on approach to complex projects. We are motivated, open, fun, and operate as a team of equals.

You’ll be the go-to tax advisor for Aurelius portfolio companies from post-acquisition to exit. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you design and scale tax functions, drive compliant and efficient outcomes, and prepare businesses for value-maximizing exits. The portfolio is growing, so the scope will evolve — ideal for someone who wants ownership, variety, and the intersection of tax, operations, and strategy.

• Act as the strategic in-house tax advisor to portfolio executive teams from post-acquisition through exit.
• Design, build, and upgrade tax functions to align with best practices and business goals.
• Drive tax efficiency during the holding period with practical, scalable solutions.
• Lead exit readiness on tax — structure, documentation, and risk management.
• Lead/assist international tax planning initiatives across portfolio companies.
• Optimize tax processes and controls; remediate non-compliance when identified.
• Oversee compliance topics: returns and filings, transfer pricing, VAT, sales tax, WHT exemptions, CbC reporting.
• Partner with the Deal Tax team on acquisitions: structure, tax risks, SPA topics, and other pre-closing work streams.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, or law.
• ACA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in an international in-house tax team or tax consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of international corporate tax; deeper expertise in TP, VAT or Pillar 2 advantageous
• Analytical, results-focused, and dependable team player with a hands-on mentality.