Custody Service Tax Expert

Custody Tax Expert

Responsibilities would be, but not be limited to, the following:

• Custody tax operation and product (RAS, Quick Refund, Standard refund etc.)
• Full life cycle of customer on-boarding tasks.
• Plan and perform periodical customer KYC tasks.
• Sub-custodian on-boarding due diligence.
• Market information collection and distribution (network).
• Plan and perform periodical due diligence tasks of Sub-custodians and suppliers.
• Maintain relationship with suppliers and manage projects with suppliers.
• Centralize and maintain up to date internal/external account information.
• Centralize and maintain up to date products information and documentation.
• Lead or participate in new product development projects.  
• Perform daily reconciliation.  
• Perform daily controls and monitoring tasks.
• Brokerage service daily middle office tasks. 
• Statistics.
• Internal and external reporting.
• Legal documentation review and periodical review.
• Cooperate with other teams and/or functions in various projects.  

Profile (Technical Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Banking or Business-Related Studies
• Preferred but obliged to have minimum 2 years of working experience in custodian banks.
  Experience in Custody tax operation and product (RAS, Quick Refund, Standard refund etc.), Network, Product Management, Product Design, Treasury Middle Office, Broker/Dealer Middle Office, KYC/Account management will be advantages. 
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good numerical and IT skills; Expertise in using S.W.I.F.T. Familiar with SQL, Access, Python will be added value.
• In-depth knowledge of global custodian industry.
• Expertise in at least one of the following global custodian operations areas: Settlement, Corporate Actions or Tax.
• Knowledge/Experience in Fund Depositary Services will be an advantage.
• Fluency in English is essential. Good expression and writing skills in English.; Chinese and other languages will be an advantage.

Profile (Soft Skills):

• Strong team-working spirit and meticulous personality
• Initiative, independent and good communication skill.
• Outstanding attention to details.
• Ability of handling multi-task and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible with working hours, shifts and extended hours may be required.
• Work well in a multi-cultural team.
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with and relate to clients.