Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd is a leading sustainable private bank, offering all the advantages of the Swiss banking environment together with dynamic and personalised advisory services focusing on opportunities in international financial markets. The Bank provides a high level of services and expertise when acting as investment advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients. Financial strength, excellent client services and outstanding quality are therefore key elements of its corporate philosophy.J. Safra Sarasin’s most valuable capital is its employees. They are essential to the success of the organisation, now and in the future. Their technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills are highly valued by the Group’s clients, management and business partners. The success of J. Safra Sarasin depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of every one of its employees worldwide.DivisionCorporate Center & LogisticsBusiness UnitTax complianceFunction/PositionHead of CRS/AIA and Tax ComplianceLocationZurichFunction/Position objectivesAs Head of the CRS and Tax Compliance Unit you will be responsible to asses new and existing business relationships under the scope of taxation. You will play a key role in projects such as the implementation of CRS and in discussions on compliance. You will represent your field of expertise throughout the bank including senior management and foreign locations. As leader you will be responsible for the build-up of the team as well as its day-to-day management. Your deep knowledge and expertise will have a direct impact on the success of the bank's efforts in the field of tax compliance.Responsibilities
Assess and approve new and existing client wealth structures from the tax compliance perspective and tax opinions
Drive the implementation of CRS for the bank and interact with the relevant internal and external stakeholders
Update and maintain tax compliance procedures and implement new control mechanisms, policies and forms as needed
Build-up and lead the CRS project team and represent it in discussions and management meetings
Follow up the development of international tax law and the regulatory environment
Inform and train the business in case of relevant tax law developments
Coordinate CRS implementation efforts and provide support and training accross group entities
Profiles
Certified Tax Expert or law degree with specialisation in international tax law or equivalent
Professional experience in international tax issues or private wealth structures
Extensive, hands-on experience in CRS
Understanding a bank's compliance, risk management and AML procedures
Team spirit and leader with capacity of working independently
