FATCA/CRS Assistant Manager

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• You need to have good organisational skills to prioritise your day, the team’s priorities and plan the in-time delivery of the FATCA & CRS related tasks, quickly analysing requirements;
• Strong communication skill is a must have for this role as you'll attend meetings with different stakeholders (clients, auditors, cross-jurisdiction colleagues among others) where you might be required to represent the FATCA/CRS team on your own;
• You need to have the ability to understand XML schema to be able to prepare and review FATCA & CRS reports as well as resolve technical issues on XML before submission;
• Your knowledge/experience will help you to be a team player and provide support/training to junior staff to maintain/enhance the quality of their deliverables in meeting deadlines;
• You need to be up to date with all regulatory changes concerning FATCA & CRS and its impacts on our business from a due diligence view, reporting view and any other service rendered to client related to FATCA & CRS (e.g. Register of action, DAC7);
• You need to be accountable for your work;

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Responsible for the planning and coordination together with the Manager of the annual FATCA & CRS reporting with all the relevant stakeholders;
• As and when required, act as contact person with our clients to ensure full implementation of any FATCA & CRS topic which involves project management, coordination with our KYC/AML-team members and other stakeholders;
• To promote a positive attitude and team approach by maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues;
• Eye for detail;
• Check the quality of FATCA & CRS self-certification & due diligence (Such as W-8 and/or W-9 forms), as and when required;
• Comfortable with the preparation & review of Withholding Statements;
• Ensure protections of information assets of IQ EQ and promote the values of IQ EQ.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of FATCA and CRS regulations (Knowledge/experience on QI regime would be a plus);
• Degree Holder in Accounting/Finance/Economics and/or Qualified/Partly Qualified ACCA/ACA;
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience on FATCA and CRS topic (Preferably for Funds) with people management experience;
• Strong IT skills in terms of .xml reporting (working with Macros on excel, FATCA/CRS reporting system, e-file platform) and can adapt easily to new systems/processes;
• Be able to adapt rapidly to change;
• Fluent in English, and French would be considered as an advantage.

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.