FATCA / CRS Reporting Specialist (10 / 11 / 2025)

Company Description

Optax 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 Description

This 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 Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of FATCA and CRS reporting experience with a Big 4 firm or multinational asset manager
• Strong 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 Europe
• Familiarity with schema validation tools and handling errors
• Experience reviewing US withholding tax forms (W-8 / W-9s) and CRS forms
• Advanced experience with Excel, including data management and data cleansing

Professional and Personal Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications