Tax Reporting Product Manager 80 – 100%

The opportunity : Tax Reporting Product Manager 80 100%

At HSBC, we’re a trusted international organisation with a global customer base of around 39 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories.

In Europe, our ambition is to become the leading international wholesale bank and we need talent like you to help us meet our ambition.

Whether you want a career that could take you to the top or in an exciting new direction we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

The role will ensure that GPB, specifically the EMEA entities, comply with their client tax reporting obligations ( FATCA, CRS, QI and any local obligations) in a timely and accurate manner.

Additionally, the role will support the GPB EMEA entities with other tax activities including, applying correct operational taxes ( withholding taxes incl.

under QI regime, stamp duties and FTTs) and deliver high-quality tax reporting to clients.

The responsibility of the role holder is that these obligations are implemented effectively in the bank’s IT systems, that those systems are fit-for-purpose and where not already identify opportunities for automation.

Are you interested ? Do you have Tax Reporting skills ? Do you enjoy to be part of a cohesive team ?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you !

What you will do :

• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of FATCA and CRS annual reporting, through engagement with relevant tax reporting teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the reporting process through automation, improved tooling and streamlining.
• Escalate issues or concerns which may impact reporting obligations and look to drive resolutions.
• Provide regular updates to relevant governance forums on the progress of reporting.
• As Business Product Owner for several tax reporting software packages, you will need to manage change requests and prioritisations, stand-up projects and implement minor enhancements and fixes.
• Organise the implementation of new software or modules, including engagement with Technology teams, defining User Acceptance Testing, support testing and delivery of training to end-users.
• A Subject Matter Expert in respect to client tax reporting queries and client tax statements.
• Deliver training to those responsible for client tax reporting.
• Provide tax expert input relating to regulatory changes, new product launches and other internal projects.
• Be the main point of contact and on hand to support IT Developers.

Requirements

You should apply if you have :

• A detailed knowledge and understanding of tax regulations, particularly within Europe, and how these are operationalised.
• A comprehensive understanding of client tax reporting obligations.
• The ability to effectively manage and communicate with stakeholders.
• Being able to manage and prioritise various activities, ensuring any potential regulatory risk is mitigated.
• An understanding of technology systems and architecture, especially those which support client tax reporting.
• A background in identifying opportunities for streamlining and automation, and subsequently leading relevant change initiatives.
• Able to interpret new or changes to existing tax legislation and articulate the potential impacts for the firm.
• Understand how any business related changes impact client tax reporting obligations.
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit.

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return

We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University.

You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together.

Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include :

• Health & meal allowance, public transport or (e-)bike allowance.
• Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include : days off for key events (weddings, moving house, adoption).

A one-time marriage or registering of a "Civil.

• Partnership" grant. One-time premium for birth or adoption, as "gift" or "voucher. 4 weeks’ paternity leave & 26 weeks’ maternity leave.
• Emergency Childcare with the Red Cross, free of charges for HSBC employees.
• Purchased holidays scheme, unpaid leave, sabbatical, Volunteering Leave.
• Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the Employer, attractive Pension Scheme.

We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including :

• Various sports and leisure activities organised by the employees for the employees.
• The Bank offers to the employees and their family members specialised free, confidential service to help them deal with any personal problems either at work or at home.

Unlimited telephone consultations services available 24 / 7.

• You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices.
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why