FATCA / CRS Reporting Officer x 2

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Work from home after probationary

Job summary

Itchyfeet is seeking a Group FATCA/CRS Reporting Officer for a full-time role within the Group FATCA/CRS Team. The role supports annual end-to-end reporting, ensuring timely classifications for Reportable Persons and compliance with FATCA/CRS.

You will lead entity classifications across the Group, document rationales in the core database, coordinate with third-party Financial Institutions, assist self-certifications, and prepare XML returns for submission to Competent Authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience applying FATCA/CRS within trust and company structures.
• Ability to complete self-certifications and W-8/W-9 forms with clear rationale.
• Experience in entity classifications within trust and company structures.
• Proficient in handling large data volumes and data formats (CSV/Excel/XML).

Responsibilities

• Classify entities across the Group and document rationales in the core database.
• Review indicia and tax data for Account Holders and Controlling Persons.
• Lead outreach to third-party Financial Institutions for classifications.
• Assist self-certification compliance and validity assessments.
• Support CRS 2.0 data preparation and remediation.
• Log CRS 2.0 data points into the core database and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare test and final XML returns for authorities.
• Provide FATCA/CRS guidance to local offices.

Skills

FATCA/CRS knowledge

Data analysis (CSV/Excel/XML)

Documentation (W-8/W-9)

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory reporting

Tools

CSV

Excel

XML

Job description

Our client is seeking a Group FATCA/CRS Reporting Officer for a full-time position within their Group FATCA/CRS Team. This significant role will facilitate compliance with the United States’ Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) during a transformative period for the Group as they establish a central function to manage their reporting obligations. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting the annual end-to-end reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate classifications and validations for Reportable Persons.

Job Duties:

• Support the annual classification exercise of Managed Entities across the Group, ensuring all classifications are accurate.
• Document entity classifications and associated rationales/evidence in the core database to withstand Competent Authority scrutiny.
• Conduct reviews of indicia and tax reporting data on Account Holders and Controlling Persons of client entities.
• Lead the annual outreach to third-party Financial Institutions, conveying client book classifications for their reporting obligations.
• Assist various internal offices with self-certification compliance, including outreach and validity assessments.
• Support data preparation and remediation of self-certifications for CRS 2.0.
• Aid the Group FATCA/CRS Team in logging CRS 2.0 data points into the core database, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in producing test and final XML returns for submission to Competent Authorities.
• Provide FATCA/CRS-related advice to local offices, escalating complex queries when necessary.
• Aid local offices in completing FATCA/CRS documentation for banking and investment partners.
• Manage the Group FATCA/CRS inbox, addressing queries and issues as required.
• Contribute to resolving legacy issues and remediation requirements alongside the Group FATCA/CRS Team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders towards technology-based solutions for annual reporting processes.

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of FATCA/CRS and its application within the trust and company sector; experience in pensions is an advantage.
• Ability to complete associated documentation, including self-certifications and W-8 and W-9 forms, explaining the rationale to client-facing teams.
• Experience in undertaking entity classifications within trust and company structures.
• Proficiency in processing large volumes of data, particularly in CSV, Excel, and XML formats.
• Basic understanding of data protection laws and their relevance to data shared under AEOI.
• Capacity to interpret complex information and convey it clearly and concisely.
• Strong ability to collaborate with multiple teams while managing internal and external relationships.
• High-level integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to client confidentiality.
• Capability to influence change at the local level and promote compliance.
• Effective time management skills and prioritisation under strict regulatory deadlines.
• Willingness to continue learning and develop professionally.

What You’ll Love:

Our client offers a supportive working environment that encourages professional development, including supporting professional qualifications. You will enjoy a culture that values integrity and is committed to maintaining compliance in all operations.

• Additional benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus an extra day for your birthday and the opportunity to work from home after a probationary period.