Tax Control/Re-Engineering Lead

Tax Control/Re-Engineering Lead 

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in centralized Tax Information Reporting (TIR) to Citi’s Tax team. Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.  

Team/Role Overview

This candidate will lead and manage within a centralized Tax Information Reporting (TIR) team in Core Operations within Citi’s Chief Operating Office and directly support the Global Head of Tax Information Reporting in driving the strategic agenda for Tax the global organization including process/control standardization and simplification. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing various support functions for tax information reporting including Assessment Unit ownership, control design, Manager Control Assessment transformation, Continuity of Business planning, EUC support (as part of larger Ops forum), Records Management and Cross Border Data Clearance.

What you’ll do

This position is a seasoned professional role which includes accountability for migration of information reporting work from different businesses globally; roll-out of new systems for Tax Information Reporting where applicable; providing tax technical guidance to business partners through stakeholder engagement conversations.  This position will be responsible for directly managing a staff of tax professionals in a team-oriented environment responsible for a team of at least 10+ people.

• Lead a global team of 10+ tax information reporting professionals in the 3 Citi Service centers.
• Oversee and execute several Risk & Control related activities and programs including control design and standardization, global Issue management and resolution, records management, continuity of business planning, and cross-border data clearance.
• Develop and implement policies/procedures/controls to ensure standard and consistent compliance with US Information Reporting (1099/1042-S etc.) & FATCA/CRS requirements including timely implementation of regulatory changes in operational processes, controls, and technology.
• Provide timely feedback, escalation and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Drive Process Reviews and Reengineering to ensure processes are lean and efficient with a robust control framework; play lead role in Technology strategy in support of Tax Information Reporting requirements and efficiency levers.
• Leading and driving employee engagement and talent management initiatives.
• Adhere to budget and headcount requirements and maintain productivity plan and goals.

What we’ll need from you

• Experience in U.S. tax information reporting (IRS Chapter 61, 3, 4 and related Regs); previous experience in financial services.
• Strong understanding of Risk & Control functions and requirements including control design, control testing (both TIR specific and entity level), inherent risk rating designations, process mapping, cross border data clearance, and records management
• Knowledge of U.S. tax information reporting rules applicable to U.S. Persons and non-U.S. Persons and the Qualified Intermediary IRS regime; strong understanding of market practices 
• Knowledge of IRS Forms W-9 and W-8 and their associated requirements; Forms 1098, 1099 series, and 1042-S; Forms 945 and 1042
• Knowledge of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) regulations, inter-governmental agreements (IGAs), Common Reporting Standard (CRS)and associated reporting requirements
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills to drive engagement and close interactions with key stakeholders including Corporate Tax, Business Heads, and Ops managers.
• Ability to design processes and procedures including proven track record at Process Re-engineering, Re-design, Process Automation
• Proven ability to act as a change agent for organizational and product transformational initiatives; exceptional influencing, communication, and presentation skills to influence change in upstream areas.
• Project Management experience and ability to lead & drive organizational migrations/transitions.
• Well versed in standard desktop technology with advanced Office skills. 
• Experience in interacting and managing most senior interactions related to audits (internal, external, regulatory); exceptional influencing skills to influence change in upstream areas.

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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