Tax Operations Analyst

Tax Operations Analyst / FATCA CRS Analyst

Location: Glasgow

Length: 6 months

PAYE only 

Overall purpose of the role 

We are currently recruiting for a Tax Operations Analyst to work in our Glasgow office to join a fast moving team to deliver regulatory objectives whilst also delivering a first class service to stakeholders and customers alike. As a specialist member of the Tax Operations FATCA & CRS team, you will be responsible for delivering FATCA & CRS regulatory monitoring services covering the Corporate Bank within the UK and Globally. 

The successful Analyst will oversee controls and adhere to the appropriate regulations of the specific tax jurisdiction. You will work alongside the wider business operations and key stakeholders both in the UK and internationally to deliver on client experience and meet regulatory requirements

Key Accountabilities 

• Have a detailed and thorough understanding of the relevant duties the FATCA CRS team undertake in relation to tax operations

• Working through inbound mail inboxes - responding in a timely manner and escalating to relevant areas where required

• Use strong communication skills to interact professionally with internal stakeholders, supporting the regulators and local tax authorities in delivering an excellent standard of tax reporting.

• Strong analytical ability to document key core data in report format for the regulators and highlight any concerns / issues as they become available. 

• Use time management effectively to deliver against tight deadlines/SLA’s

Key Skills: 

• Proven experience in undertaking stakeholder engagement – via verbal or written correspondence

• Analytical Skills – Able to resolve issues in a timely manner and identify areas requiring escalation. Have excellent attention to detail.

• Strong team ethos - able to work within a team to strive towards a common goal

• Communication skills – to interact professionally with leadership, stakeholders and with colleagues via different channels (face to face, phone, email )

• Proactive - Responsible for personal development, technical knowledge, skills and also your team

• Client centric – Understands individual customer needs 

• Takes ownership – Ensures their own work is to a high standard, minimising handoffs and managing their own workflow to manage SLA. Manages own time effectively

• Pragmatic – able to see the bigger picture

• Challenging processes and continuously looking for opportunities to work more efficiently and smarter collectively

• To be an inspiring and motivational role model for others within the wider team.

• Prior experience with using the Wealth & Corporate computer systems (such as Avaloq, FNZ One & BCBS) would also be valuable.

• Previous experience in Customer Service / Administration / Back office areas would be considered

• Would consider recent graduates who are looking to gain experience in Tax Operations industry

About Barclays 

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. 

Values 

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measure and reward the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. 

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals. 

Hybrid:

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home.  We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Your Benefits 

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.