Fatca / crs reporting specialist

Company DescriptionOptax Limited is a small but growing advisory business that uses our bespoke software and technical expertise to simplify FATCA & CRS reporting and ensure compliance accuracy. Focusing on private funds, Optax delivers solutions that streamline processes and introduce automation to create significant operational efficiencies for our clients.Role DescriptionThis is a remote role for a FATCA / CRS reporting specialist. The specialist will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to FATCA & CRS compliance including tax form review, investor data management, reporting, and process improvement. The candidate must also be willing to help with technology testing and development, business development, and other ad hoc tasks. Open to full-time, part-time, and contractor applicants.Required QualificationsMinimum 5 years of FATCA and CRS reporting experience with a Big 4 firm or multinational asset managerStrong understanding of OECD CRS and U. S. FATCA regulations (especially due diligence, reporting schemas, and entity classification rules)Experience preparing XML reports for multiple jurisdictions, especially in EuropeFamiliarity with schema validation tools and handling errorsExperience reviewing US withholding tax forms (W-8 / W-9s) and CRS formsAdvanced experience with Excel, including data management and data cleansingProfessional and Personal QualificationsAttention to Detail – Precision in reviewing data, forms, and XML validations is criticalAnalytical & Legal Reasoning – Ability and willingness to learn new rules and regimes, interpret regulatory text and apply it pragmaticallyCommunication Skills – Strong vocal and written English; able to read, write, and explain tax and reporting logic clearlyReliability & Confidentiality – Trustworthy with sensitive investor data and proprietary technologySelf-Discipline & Proactivity – Willing and able to work independently and meet deadlines without close supervisionCollaborative Mindset – Comfortable collaborating remotely with our technology team on identifying integration and automation tasks and testing softwarePreferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of US international tax rules (Chapters 3 and 4)Comfortable using and testing software tools (ideally Saa S platforms) Familiarity with data-management tools or systems (SQL, Power Query, or similar) is a plusReferences required