Head of Tax, Sovereign Wealth Fund

Job Description

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We have partnered with an Abu Dhabi-based Sovereign Wealth Fund, to find them a Head of Tax.

So why this role in particular?

• Senior exposure – the role reports to the GC and forms part of the legal team.
• Global coverage – fully international strategy and direction across all asset classes.
• Wide range of investments – funds, M&A, debt, treasury and derivatives, this covers it all.

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as the centralised go‑to person for all global tax matters.
• Lead tax engagement with foreign and domestic authorities, regulators, and ministries.
• Monitor and maintain eligibility for foreign exemptions.

Who you’ll likely need to be in order to succeed:

While there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations:

• 15+ years of experience in international tax.
• Qualified in law, accounting, finance, or tax.
• Ideally strong law firm, Big 4 or in‑house work (all combined ideal).
• Exposure to working within a SWF, pension fund, or global asset manager type of institution.
• Demonstrated success at managing tax affairs related to Section 892 IRC compliance.

We have a full job description to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.

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The SR Group (Dubai) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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2026-02-28 08:09:47