Tax Manager in London

Apollo's 60‐plus tax team works across the United States, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Hong Kong and India, covering all aspects of taxation for the group's structure, funds, investments, employees and partners. This role sits within the International Tax function and will assist with tax compliance, advisory and structuring work relating to Apollo's European and Asian management group business, focusing on direct tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing matters for the company's entities and partnerships. The professional will keep up with international tax developments, model impacts, and help design and implement changes in policies and procedures to ensure compliance. They will also identify opportunities to improve tax return preparation processes through technology, standardised formats and training, and own projects to deliver effective change. The role is globally focused, working with stakeholders across the world, reports to the International Tax Director and the Head of Tax in London.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the International Group Tax Lead in meeting direct and indirect tax filing obligations outside the US.
• Support finance, legal and other stakeholders in compiling and reviewing information relevant to compliance.
• Critically assess different tax options and provide informed viewpoints.
• Review written and oral advice from advisers, challenge assumptions, and seek highest‐quality advice.
• When necessary, obtain additional advice from the wider adviser network on complex matters, digest it and communicate key issues to stakeholders.
• Assist in producing US GAAP‐compliant tax provision and explanatory documentation for non‐US operations.
• Ensure timely communication of any items that may impact US tax positions.
• Document positions taken in a permanent file and highlight opportunities for future change.
• Engage with HMRC/international tax authorities regarding audits or enquiries.
• Own and deliver projects to improve tax processes and controls from planning through compliance.
• Monitor Pillar II developments by jurisdiction for notification and assess impact on the company's global tax position.
• Project‐manage aspects of the above responsibilities as needed.
• Ensure transfer pricing documentation and processes comply with local and international law, including:

• Gathering data to assess suitability of existing policies and benchmarking.
• Working with outsourced advisers to create and maintain OECD and local‐law‐compliant transfer pricing documentation.
• Working with finance to model implications of policy changes.
• Communicating transfer pricing policy clearly to global authorities, coordinating and reviewing master and local file documentation.
• Continuously monitoring current transfer pricing methodologies to align with business and market practice.
• Identifying tax risk areas or changes in law, local practice, or guidance that require adjustments and communicating impact to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification; preference for candidates with CTA/ADIT or similar.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or law preferred.
• Experience working in a dynamic, complex international environment.
• Asset‐management background preferred.
• Good understanding of global transfer pricing requirements and the interplay with direct and indirect tax.
• Global corporation tax compliance and tax accounting experience.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication style and ability to tailor to audience.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks across products and reporting lines.
• Highly personable with the ability to influence and build relationships globally.
• Flexible working style and willingness to collaborate across time zones.

About Apollo

Apollo is a high‐growth, global alternative asset manager. Over three decades, Apollo has achieved excess return across the risk‐reward spectrum from investment‐grade credit to private equity. The firm has $751 billion AUM (as of 31 December 2024) and offers services under Athene, its retirement‐services business, and other capital‐solutions platforms. Apollo's culture is patient, creative and knowledgeable, aligning clients, invested businesses and communities to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.

Our Benefits

Apollo designs benefit programs that provide meaningful coverage for employees and their families, supporting well‐being and professional growth.

Seniority Level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment Type: Full‐time

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance