Sixth Street

Sixth Street

Tax Counsel – Asset Based Finance

New York · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 40 days ago
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About the role

  • This is a full-time role based in New York.
  • As Tax Counsel - Asset Based Finance, you will be a part of the global Tax Team, leading the tax and structuring workstreams for Asset Based Finance (ABF) transactions and platform.
  • Assistance with tax considerations related to managing existing ABF investments, including exiting investments, loan modifications, refinancings, restructurings and workouts

Responsibilities

  • we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams.
  • The Tax Team is responsible for structuring investments to maintain capital efficiency, manage tax risk and comply with global tax reporting obligations.
  • Manage outside counsel relationships and partner with outside counsel in connection with the foregoing; be a steward of investor capital
  • Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth.
  • Our firm is designed for cross-platform collaboration at scale: we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams.
  • Develop and document processes and procedures related to Sixth Street's preferred practices and tax positions; leverage technology tools and AI to systematize processes and guidelines

Requirements

  • Experience working across asset classes including residential mortgages, consumer (e.g., credit cards, student loans, auto loans, etc.) commercial, real estate, and others.
  • Ideal candidates will possess experience with alternative investment funds and nuances of broad investor considerations
  • Ability to communicate complex tax concepts into commercial terms for teams
  • ability to execute quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Candidates should possess specific focus or understanding of tax rules for ABF, structured finance and securitizations with a minimum of 6 years tax experience at a reputable law firm or a nationally recognized accounting firm. (In-house candidates from comparable roles will also be considered)
  • Candidates should have broad familiarity with complex financial transactions and tax structures for financings, securitizations, joint ventures and other complex financial transactions
  • An in-depth understanding of the ECI rules (e.g., loan origination and dealer considerations) relating to complex financial transactions
  • Candidates should possess strong tax technical abilities and demonstrate thoughtful judgment in interpreting tax concepts to real-world matters and practical implications
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment
  • Ability to think strategically about process and procedure implementation as part of a dynamic business
  • What We Value
  • Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented candidates with strong problem-solving skills
  • Commercial and results orientation
  • Team orientation and influencing skills

Nice to have

  • leverage technology tools and AI to systematize processes and guidelines

Compensation

  • The base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 and $250,000.
  • The base salary offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with a candidate's relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by Sixth Street in its sole discretion.
  • In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
  • If a job offer is extended for a location other than New York, the salary range may differ based on the location.

Benefits

  • offered currently include health, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.
  • In addition, this role is eligible for paid public holidays (NYSE calendar), paid sick days pursuant to local laws, and additional reasonable time off subject to manager approval.

Equal opportunity

  • Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation to fill out this application, please contact Cindy Bombara ( cbombara@sixthstreet.com ).
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