Tax Senior Analyst @ Citigroup

Tax Senior Analyst, AVP

Custody Tax Information Reporting

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Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall management and execution of functions from the Tax Information Reporting process tree including, but not limited to, leading tax form preparation process, review of tax information forms, maintenance and governance of legal entity.
Acts as a team leader and executes operational and project initiatives.
Acts as an internally and externally recognized subject matter expert.
Develops best practices and implements appropriate procedures and controls to ensure consistent compliance with tax documentation requirements for FATCA, and/or CRS requirements.
Serves as a liaison between Custody and key stakeholders.
Supports internal and tax authority audits.
Contributes towards departmental requirement to adheres to strict regulatory and compliance requirements per tax authority and Citi policy.
Reviews written tax policy and procedures, research and respond to inquiries from operational areas.
Resolves complex problems or transactions, where expertise is required to interpret policies, guidelines, or processes.
Directs day-to-day work of junior level employees.
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant experience.
Education - Bachelors (BA) required.
Well versed in U.S. tax information reporting rules applicable to U.S. Persons and non-U.S. Persons.
Good working knowledge of IRS series 1099 and 1042-s forms, form 945, Forms W-9 and W-8 and their associated requirements.
Knowledge of Income Sourcing rules.
Knowledge of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) regulations, inter-governmental agreements (IGAs), and associated reporting requirements.
Project Management experience and strong organizational skills required.
Must be eligible to work in US. This position does not offer VISA sponsorship.
This location will be at our Tampa, FL office and is eligible for hybrid work, 2 days in the office per week is required.

Critical Competencies:

Excellent communication skills to drive engagement and close interactions with key stakeholders. Provide basic advisory services primarily for internal clients
Ability to examine processes and procedures, experience with Process Re-engineering. Re-design and Process Automation experience is preferred
Ability to act as a change agent for organizational and product transformational initiatives
Well versed in standard desktop technology with advanced Excel skills. Adobe Acrobat DC, Visio and Access experience preferred
Ability to interact with all levels of internal customers and senior management
Liaison with Corporate Tax for complex tax advisory inquiries and policy requirements

About Citi

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Tax

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$79,120.00 - $118,680.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Dec 23, 2024

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