Alternative Funds Tax Operations Associate
About the role
As an Alternative Funds Tax Operations Associate within the Wealth Management (WM) team, you will support the U.S. Private Bank by helping ensure the timely and accurate completion of CRS and FATCA reporting. In this role, you will work within a newly implemented Alts Blotter that centralizes client tax forms and supports the validation of key data fields for Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the Subscriber Tax Information Form (STIF). You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to help drive consistent execution of regulatory reporting requirements and strengthen day-to-day tax compliance controls.
Responsibilities
- Review and validate tax forms housed in the Alts Blotter, confirming completeness and accuracy of required fields for CRS and the STIF
- Coordinate validation outreach and exception management by following up on incomplete or inconsistent tax forms, documenting responses, and escalating aging items as needed
- Analyze data for consistency and accuracy; liaise with appropriate team(s) and/or individual(s) to facilitate the required changes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with Client Services, Tax Compliance, and Alternative Investments teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of regulatory reporting obligations
Requirements
- BA/BS required
- Experience supporting Information of Common Reporting Standards (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting
- Understanding of tax certifications via Form W-8, Form W-9, and CRS Self-Certification classification (FI/NFE; Active/Passive NFE)
- Strong data and controls capability: reconciliations, exception handling, and evidence retention
- Clear written and verbal communication for investor outreach, good communication and stakeholder coordination skills; able to write clear follow-ups and escalate issues with supporting facts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting more than one CCB Operations Function/Line of Business
- Comfortable working with data: strong Excel skills (filters, pivots, lookups); experience with workflow tools or basic data querying is a plus
- FATCA experience is often a plus where processes are combined
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- On-site health and wellness centers
- Retirement savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health support
- Financial coaching
Pay
Competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.