Fatca/crs Consultant

Description:

Oliver James is working with a leading fund services provider to recruit a FATCA/CRS Consultant for a 6-month project. This is a unique opportunity to support a growing AML function and gain hands-on experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services industry.

This consultancy role is focused on Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) obligations. You will work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure client compliance with international tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Conduct first-line reviews of FATCA and CRS forms
• Draft client risk assessments, memos, and exception reports
• Investigate trigger events and escalate where appropriate
• Ensure adherence to internal AML policies and procedures
• Collaborate with onboarding teams to ensure due diligence obligations are met
• Liaise with clients, MLRO, and internal/external stakeholders
• Assist with completion of team tasks to meet KPIs and project deadlines
   

Essential Requirements
 

• Proven experience reviewing FATCA/CRS forms and identifying gaps
• Strong understanding of FATCA/CRS compliance in relation to AML/KYC
• Ability to validate Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) and GIINs
• Experience updating systems with FATCA/CRS data
• Comfortable engaging with investors to obtain required documentation
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Strong initiative, communication, and attention to detail