
Wealth Management Trusts & Estates Tax Operations, Vice President
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage CRS Tax Profile Process: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and validation of CRS Tax Profiles, ensuring compliance with Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and FATCA regulations
- Coordinate AML/KYC Reviews: Lead the annual Self-certification review against AML/KYC process for pre-existing and current clients, ensuring accurate and updated client information is maintained and develop and implement strategies to improve tax reporting processes and enhance operational efficiency
- Analyze data for consistency and accuracy; liaise with appropriate team(s) and/or individual(s) to facilitate the required adjustments
- Oversee CRS/FATCA Self-Certification Management: Manage the reception, upload, and storage of Subscriber Tax Information Forms (STIFs) and Fund Investor Logs (FILs), coordinating with PWC and internal teams to ensure timely processing
- Lead CRS Indicia Cure Process: Direct the CRS Indicia Cure process, including the management of CRS Indicia tickets, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Enhance Tax Compliance Procedures: Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead transformation projects to enhance tax compliance procedures, including the implementation of new systems and workflows
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Client Services, Tax Compliance, and Alternative Investments teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of regulatory reporting obligations
- Monitor Regulatory Changes: Stay informed of changes in CRS and FATCA regulations, updating procedures and systems as necessary to maintain compliance
- Manage Reporting and Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of CRS/FATCA client information, including the preparation of annual reports and maintenance of procedure documentation
- Provide oversight of Third-Party Tax Services Vendor to ensure tax filings are completed
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual efforts, and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tax compliance operations
- BA/BS required
- 5+ years of tax experience with a large financial institution
- Experience supporting Information of Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting
- Understanding of tax certifications via Form W-8, Form W-9, and CRS Self-Certification
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills: MS Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Big 4, law firm or large financial institution preferred