US Graduate Analyst – US Funds Tax Team

Job Description

Launch your US tax career in London as a Graduate Analyst with Alvarez & Marsal’s US Funds Tax Team. You’ll work with leading asset managers, learning how US tax rules apply to European funds while building practical skills across compliance, reporting and advisory projects.

Role Overview

Starting in September 2026, you’ll join a fast-growing specialist team delivering US tax services to European-based asset management clients (private equity, real estate and other funds). Under the guidance of experienced Associates and Managers, you’ll support engagements from workpaper preparation through to returns, K‑1s and technical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on multiple client engagements, producing clean, well‑documented tax workpapers using A&M’s technology and templates
• Prepare and review extensions, US federal and state tax returns, estimates and Schedules K‑1/K‑3 for funds and investors
• Support PFIC analysis and related reporting for fund structures and underlying investments
• Research US and international tax issues (including treaty interpretation) and summarise findings clearly for the engagement team
• Draft concise written tax advice and memoranda for clients under manager guidance
• Correspond with tax authorities (e.g. IRS and state agencies) as directed, helping to prepare responses and documentation
• Participate in internal meetings and, where appropriate, lead discussions on allocated workstreams
• Deliver work to agreed timelines and quality standards, escalating issues and risks promptly

Skills and Qualifications

• US degree in accounting, tax or law, with CPA or Bar qualification obtained or in progress
• Strong understanding of core US tax concepts, especially partnership taxation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical points clearly
• Strong research and analytical skills, comfortable working with detailed rules and large datasets
• Confident user of Excel and eager to learn new tax software and technology processes
• Highly organised, able to manage several projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with strong problem‑solving skills and high motivation to learn and grow
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality deliverables

About Alvarez & Marsal (40 words)

Alvarez & Marsal is a global professional services firm specialising in turnaround, performance improvement, tax and advisory. With more than 11,000 professionals in over 40 countries, the firm is known for hands‑on, results‑driven work that helps clients solve business challenges.

Job Data

• Company name: Alvarez & Marsal
• Position: US Graduate Analyst – US Funds Tax Team
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• City: London
• Country: United Kingdom
• Region: Greater London
• Average salary: £55,000 per year (estimated graduate analyst level)
• Salary type: yearly
• Job type: Full-time, graduate role starting September 2026