Tax Specialist – Compliance, Private Funds

coni+partner AG

. Support front-office investment professionals in negotiations with clients on tax matters relating to private-market investments such as private equity, private credit, private property or private infrastructure .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeZurich • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax law with a focus on private-market investments, providing strategic advice and oversight on tax matters while collaborating with various stakeholders. Proficient in cross-border tax issues and committed to enhancing service quality and sustainability in client advisory.

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Master's Degree In LawTax SpecializationCross-Border Tax KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsFluency In German And English

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Hard Skills

Tax AdvisoryPrivate Market InvestmentsNegotiation SkillsTax Legislation MonitoringService Quality Optimization

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTeam-OrientedArticulate Communication

Industry Keywords

Big 4 Firm ExperienceInstitutional InvestorsPrivate EquityPrivate CreditPrivate PropertyPrivate Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support front-office investment professionals in negotiations with clients on tax matters relating to private-market investments such as private equity, private credit, private property or private infrastructure
Present complex tax issues relating to the investment portfolio in a structured manner
Support all tax aspects of investment initiatives in the private markets sector
Collaborate on the development of strategic tax initiatives
Monitor tax legislation and implement changes to systems in collaboration with Business Analysis and IT specialists
Collaborate with external law firms worldwide and the Controlling department, and support external tax advisers
Oversee tax services and optimise service offerings
Monitor the service quality of external advisers
Strengthen sustainability in client advisory services by training investment analysts, product managers and sales managers
Handle ad hoc projects as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Law with a specialisation in Tax
Professional experience as a tax specialist at a Big 4 firm, a major fund manager or an international law firm
Experience in providing comprehensive advice to institutional and private investors
Sound legal knowledge of cross-border tax matters relating to fund investments
Strong analytical skills in legal and financial matters
Attention to detail, whilst maintaining an overview of the bigger picture
Team-oriented and articulate in communication
Working languages: German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

3-month probation period
20 days of annual leave
Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days a week on-site
Indefinite contract
42 hours/week