Tax Operation Specialist

Responsibilities

Client Tax Reporting

• Assisting in the production of country specific Client Tax Reports
• Monitoring and implementing new tax rules
• 1st level support for inquiries from client advisers
• Collaboration in projects on tax-related topics and technical implementation of existing or new processes

Tax Reclaim Service

• Preparing and transmitting of data files to the outsourcing provider
• Monitoring of tax reclaim requests with the outsourcing provider
• Ensuring the reimbursement chain to the clients
• 1st level support for inquiries from client advisers
• Assisting in the continuous improvement and further development of the entire tax reclaim process to ensure highest quality

Operational & Regulatory Taxes

• Reconciliation and preparation as well as monitoring and delivery of Swiss stamp taxes (Form 9) and Supplementary withholding taxes (Form 182)
• Monitoring and invoicing of Swiss stamp taxes for Ex-Custody clients
• Monitoring and updating the withholding tax rates according to the Double taxation treaty (DTT) for Swiss and Foreign clients
• Supporting function in further regulatory tax reporting topics such as:
  - U.S. Qualified Intermediary
  - U.S. FATCA
  - Automatic Exchange of Information (CRS Reporting)
• Identifying new opportunities for process improvements and improve the efficiency and control environment

Regulatory Transaction Reporting

• Monitoring and handling of FinfraG, MiFIR and EMIR Transaction Reporting
• Recognizing and solving issues
• Contact person for institutional clients and requests
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and transactional tax reporting obligations

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Degree in Law or Economics or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years working experience in tax-related areas and good understanding of tax reporting and operational tax processes
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high-quality standards and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and willingness to provide excellent service
• Proactive work style with a strong customer focus
• Fluent communication skills in English and German (written and spoken)
• Good MS-Word and MS-Excel knowledge (Pivot tables, Vlookup functions etc)
• Application Avaloq know-how is an advantage

Benefits

• Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this, Rothschild & Co provides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
• We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
• We provide a variety of inhouse trainings, as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
• Everyone can choose to incorporate agile working principles into their working week
• We have learned a great deal about the adaptability, commitment and resilience of our people. We believe there are opportunities for all of us to enhance our working lives and outcomes, by applying a more flexible approach to where and when we work and up to 40% of your work time can be performed from home

If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role, then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.