Head of Tax, Family Office

Istanbul
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We're partnering with a prestigious international Family Office to recruit an experienced Head of Tax. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a complex, multi-jurisdictional tax function, supporting a diverse portfolio of family members, trusts, investment vehicles, operating companies and real estate holdings. Working closely with senior stakeholders and trusted external advisers, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the family's global tax affairs are managed efficiently, compliantly and strategically.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the coordination of the Family Office's global tax affairs across individuals, trusts, foundations, companies and investment structures
  • Manage annual tax compliance calendars across multiple jurisdictions
  • Act as the primary liaison with external tax advisers, accountants, auditors, legal counsel, trustees and investment managers
  • Oversee tax obligations relating to investment vehicles, operating businesses, partnerships, real estate holdings and other family structures
  • Review tax reports, calculations, payment instructions and externally prepared tax filings for accuracy and completeness
  • Maintain comprehensive tax records, entity documentation, tax residency information and supporting schedules
  • Monitor the tax implications of investments, capital calls, distributions, loans, asset transfers, gifts and other significant transactions
  • Coordinate tax information requests from banks, custodians, fund managers, trustees and administrators
  • Oversee compliance with FATCA, CRS, transfer pricing, VAT/GST, payroll taxes, economic substance and other relevant regulatory requirements
  • Prepare tax updates, risk reports and briefing papers for senior management and family governance committees
  • Identify tax risks, compliance gaps and opportunities for process improvements while ensuring the highest levels of confidentiality and governance

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Professional accounting or tax qualification (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CPA or equivalent)
  • Extensive experience in international tax, private wealth, family office, private client or corporate tax environments
  • Excellent knowledge of international tax reporting and regulatory requirements
  • Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, family offices or private investment structures would be highly advantageous
  • Substantial experience managing tax matters across complex, multi-jurisdictional ownership, investment and corporate structures

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

  • Outstanding attention to detailĀ 
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Collaborative leadership style
Permanent
82 days ago
Job Title
Head of Tax, Family Office
Reference
874
Job Category
Tax
Job Location
Istanbul
Job Salary
Negotiable
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