FATCA/CRS Manager at Apex Group

The Tax Manager individual will be responsible for ensuring clients and/or investors are on boarded from a FATCA and CRS perspective in line with group and local regulatory requirements and the annual FATCA / CRS reports are filed with tax authorities in multi-jurisdictions on a timely basis.  The client base will be Jersey administered entities across all product areas, which file FATCA / CRS reports across various jurisdictions such as Jersey, Guernsey, UK, Luxembourg and Cayman Islands.

The role will involve working closely with the Jersey-based Operations tax team and internal client teams to ensure ongoing accuracy and integrity of client and investor records, review the classifications of new client entities and internal documentation and self-certification forms prepared by juniors, oversee and assist with preparation of the annual FATCA/CRS XMLxmls in correct schema format and line with internal processes and assisting with ad hoc enquiries/projects.

Key duties and responsibilities

• FATCA/CRS servicing for existing client base and review of new investor self-certification forms and classifications in a timely manner to be in line with jurisdictional and Apex group requirements & procedures.
• Ensure the timely classification of new clients along with the preparation of self-certification forms, new GIIN regfistrations and onboarding onto local tax AEOI portals as required
• Review and understand FATCA/CRS requirements in each jurisdiction
• Responding to FATCA/CRS escalations in timely manner
• Participation in and ownership of ad hoc projects
• Managing day to day activities and overseeing day to day activities of juniors in line with internal and external SLA timeframes - pro-active escalation to Line Manager of any potential non-compliance matters.
• Liaise with the Compliance and Risk teams where required
• Ensure all deliverables are met and any anticipated delays escalated
• Train team members and new joiners on all aspects of FATCA/CRS requirements to ensure sufficient coverage across the board
• In addition to AML checks, be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of the FATCA/CRS pProcess

Experience and Skills Required

• 5 years+ relevant experience, ideally in a Financial Services / Accounting or Tax team with particular experience in a FATCA and CRS  supervisory role
• Ability to review Self Certification documents, US tax forms (W8BENE, W9), classify accounts and understand XML reporting requirements
• Detailed knowledge of financial operational and/or client onboarding processes
• An understanding of fund structures and the fund administration business ideal
• AML kKnowledge of local and global requirements ideal
• Strong planning and team-management and organizational skills
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work with all levels within the organization
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and varied decision-making scenarios
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce is desired
• Flexible enough to work in any shifts as per business needs