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Role Overview

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

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Key Responsibilities

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Client Leadership & Practice Growth

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- 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 strong FS tax pipeline.

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Fund Structuring & Advisory

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- 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).
- Design and validate distribution models, waterfall mechanisms, and carried interest structures.

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Deals & Transaction Tax

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

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Investment Lifecycle & Exit Strategy

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- Advise clients on tax-effective 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

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- 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

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- 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:

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

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