TAX OPERATIONS
Global tax team's Mission is to ensure the firm’s compliance with the tax laws and associated reporting obligations of the countries and local jurisdictions in which the firm conducts business. As part of the firm’s second line of defense, Global Tax analyzes and supports the activities, operations, reporting obligations, and transactions of the firm’s business lines to ensure that tax consequences and reputational risks are evaluated appropriately.
OPERATIONS
Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted segment that partners with all areas of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. Alongside this vital service delivery role, Operations provides essential risk management and control, preserving and enhancing the firm’s assets and its reputation. Operations span all product lines and markets, serving as internal business partners who develop the processes and controls, and help to specify the systems that deliver accuracy, timeliness and integrity to our business.
YOUR IMPACT
Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization, manage teams, and drive strategy in a constantly changing environment? We are looking for a Vice President with 8-10 years of progressive experience in Tax Operations within the Tax Department, to manage “Automatic Exchange of Information” Tax Reporting team in Bengaluru, demonstrating expert-level proficiency in FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standard) regimes, operational tax management, coupled with a proven ability to lead teams and navigate evolving international tax transparency regulations.
OUR IMPACT
Tax Operations supports the activities, operations, reporting obligations and transactions of the firm’s business lines to ensure that tax consequences and reputational risks are evaluated appropriately. The teams’ work contributes directly to the firm’s success, and the division is ideal for creative and collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail. Tax Operations is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm’s compliance with reporting to authorities around the globe and managing related inquiries from a variety of the firm’s businesses across established and emerging markets. Day-to-day team functions include accurate and timely account documentation, data accuracy, monitoring, withholding, client information reporting, and regulatory filings. The team also has the responsibility of analyzing new regulations, business, and infrastructure changes, designing process and system changes. The team capitalizes on opportunities to optimize procedures and build scalability through data analytics and efficient use of technology.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (8-10 Years Experience)
- Strategic Vision & Execution: Ability to develop and articulate a clear strategic vision for the AEOI function, aligning it with broader organizational goals, and driving its effective implementation.
- Stakeholder Management & Influence: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse internal (e.g., Legal, IT, Business Units) and external (e.g., regulators, auditors, advisers) stakeholders, influencing outcomes and fostering collaboration.
- Regulatory Awareness: General understanding of the continuously evolving nature of international tax transparency regulations and their impact on financial institutions.
- Leadership & Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, motivate, and manage a team, including delegating tasks, setting clear objectives, and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex regulatory requirements and compliance strategies to various internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail to identify issues, analyse complex data, and develop effective solutions within the regulatory framework.
- Risk Management (AEOI Specific): Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating compliance risks specifically related to AEOI, ensuring robust internal controls and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Process Optimization & Efficiency: Ability to drive continuous improvement in AEOI operations, optimizing workflows, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Regulatory & Audit Management: Experience working closely with tax authorities globally, including audits and inspections, and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Technology Integration for Compliance: Experience with leveraging technology and automated solutions for data validation, report generation, tracking deadlines, and maintaining comprehensive audit trails to manage cross-border reporting efficiently.
- Evolving Regulatory Landscape & Heightened Scrutiny: Demonstrated ability to proactively navigate and adapt to the continuously evolving nature of tax reporting regulations including FATCA and CRS regulations across multiple jurisdictions, coupled with heightened scrutiny from tax authorities. This includes staying abreast of updates and implementing accurate compliance strategies to mitigate risks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- FATCA & CRS Expertise: In-depth knowledge of FATCA and CRS regulations, including reporting requirements, due diligence procedures for new and pre-existing accounts, and monitoring for changes in circumstances.
- Tax Compliance & Reporting: Proven experience in leading tax compliance and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to international standards, including managing the identification of reportable persons and accounts.
- Data Validation & Processing: Proficiency in reviewing, validating, and processing CRS forms and assessing client and other related data for accurate regulatory reporting. This includes strong data governance, collection, analysis, and quality assurance skills.
- CARF (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework) Proficiency: Understanding of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), its purpose, and its interaction with CRS, including knowledge of reporting crypto-asset transactions.
- CRS 2.0 Implementation & Adaptation: Understanding in the amendments to the Common Reporting Standard - CRS 2.0, including the expanded scope of reportable financial products and tightened customer due diligence requirements
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