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Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Direct Tax Professional to lead Financial Services engagements, drive client relationships, and deliver high-impact advisory across fund structuring, transactions, and regulatory matters.

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The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership capabilities.

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Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Practice Growth Serve as a trusted tax advisor to senior stakeholders across key Financial Services clients. Drive revenue growth through client origination, account expansion, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead and support proposals, pitches, and go-to-market initiatives to build a solid FS tax pipeline.

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Fund Structuring & Advisory Lead end-to-end structuring of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), including regulatory approvals. Advise on domestic and offshore fund structures, including GIFT IFSC frameworks. Review and provide strategic inputs on fund documentation (PPMs, SHAs, tax disclosures, investor communications).

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Design and validate distribution models, waterfall mechanisms, and carried interest structures. Deals & Transaction Tax Structure complex transactions for PE/VC/Real Estate clients, optimizing tax efficiency and commercial outcomes. Lead buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

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Drive transaction execution, including drafting/review of tax opinions and key deal documents (SPAs, SHAs, indemnities, R&Ws;).

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Investment

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Lifecycle & Exit Strategy Advise clients on tax-efficient exit strategies,



including secondary sales and IPO readiness. Lead pre-IPO restructuring initiatives, with a focus on convertible instruments and regulatory alignment. Review financial models and valuation reports to assess tax and compliance implications.

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Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure end-to-end oversight of direct tax compliance, including filings, audits, and FATCA-CRS requirements. Oversee regulatory reporting and filings with SEBI, RBI, and other authorities. Review financial statements (IGAAP/IFRS) for accuracy, compliance, and tax implications.

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Litigation & Regulatory Advisory Independently manage tax litigation matters up to CIT (Appeals) and support higher-level proceedings. Partner with legal counsels on complex cases before ITAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. Provide strategic advisory on regulatory matters involving SEBI, RBI, and allied bodies.

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Preferred Candidate Profile: CA, Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of post-qualification experience in Direct Tax with strong Financial Services exposure. Prior experience in Big 4 or leading professional services firms. Proven expertise in fund taxation, transaction tax, litigation, and regulatory advisory.

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Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and drive business growth. Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, mentoring talent, and scaling practices. Excellent commercial judgment and problem-solving skills.

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Attention to detail, practical approach to problems, client focused and commercial awareness.

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📌 Director - Direct Tax | Mumbai (Mysuru)
🏢 HINDCO Consulting Services
📍 Mysuru