Consultant - Financial Services Tax & Regulatory Advisory (Geneva)

EY; Lancy; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a consultant for the Financial Services Tax practice in Geneva. You will work across domestic and international tax matters, advising banks, wealth managers, insurers, and asset managers.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, onboarding clients, and supporting tax reporting to regulators. You will gain international exposure, with opportunities to work across countries and languages, and access a broad learning journey including Swiss tax qualifications and

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and English; German and/or Italian would be an advantage.
• First experience in Swiss and/or international tax is preferred.
• Knowledge of FATCA, QI and CRS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with regulatory and operational tax concepts.
• Guide onboarding rules, review documents, apply tax rules and reporting.
• Contribute to holistic solutions with Legal, Audit and Consulting teams.
• Participate in client secondments and on-site projects regularly.
• Gain international exposure across countries and language regions.
• Pursue external qualifications such as Swiss certified tax expert or LLM.

Skills

French & English

Analytical skills

Agile mindset

Curious & purpose driven

Inclusive teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in law/economics/finance

Job description

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Join our Tax Services team and gain exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters across both domestic and international environments. We advise leading financial institutions, including banks, wealth managers, insurance companies, and asset managers on optimizing their business and legal structures.

To further strengthen our Financial Services Tax practice in Geneva, we are currently seeking a consultant. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and work on a wide variety of client engagements, offering you steep learning opportunities and meaningful client exposure.

If you are looking to accelerate your development in a dynamic, flexible, and multicultural environment, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Your key responsibilities

• Support clients with the interpretation, implementation and application of regulatory and operational tax concepts, with a particular focus on tax transparency topics such as FATCA, QI and Automatic Exchange of Information, as well as related reporting obligations
• Be involved in practical, hands-on tasks, including guiding clients through onboarding rules, reviewing client documentation, applying tax calculation rules, classifying securities, and supporting tax reporting to both regulators and clients, as well as the management of operational tax functions and tax-related data
• Contribute to the development of holistic solutions, working closely with colleagues across Legal, Audit and Consulting teams, as well as with international teams across different jurisdictions
• Be involved in client secondments and on-site projects on a regular basis, making up a significant and enriching part of your work environment
• Unique opportunity to gain international exposure, with the possibility to work across different countries and language regions
• Benefit from a flexible and comprehensive learning journey, including technical tax training, as well as opportunities to pursue external qualifications such as Swiss certified tax expert, LLM or other relevant diplomas

What we look for

• A recognized degree in law, economics, finance, or a related field (federal diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree)
• Ideally, a first experience in Swiss and/or international tax, gained within a consulting services firm, Big4 or financial institution
• Knowledge of tax transparency topics such as FATCA, QI and CRS is considered an advantage
• Fluency in French and English; German and/or Italian would be an advantage
• Fast learner with strong analytical and numerical skills, combined with adaptability, flexibility, and a collaborative team spirit
• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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