Job Description

Geneva, CH; Zurich, CH Full-time Unlimited

Your Role

As QI/FATCA Expert and Regulatory Tax Compliance Officer at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you ensure compliance with Common Reporting Standard (CRS) / Qualified Intermediary (QI) / Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) regulations and provide expert advice in these fields. You will represent these fields of expertise throughout the bank and participate in related projects.

Your Responsibilities

Monitor, implement and enhance the full CRS/QI/FATCA life cycle, in particular relating to client on-boarding, changes in circumstance, off-boarding, inheritance, and reporting Proactively provide extensive support to the existing Regulatory Tax teams in all relevant areas, including 305bis, DAC6 and Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and 871(m) regulatory matters Independently assume responsibility for CRS/QI/FATCA matters Analyse and assess plausibility regarding the tax compliance status of worldwide client structures and business relationships Review, implement and apply bank policies, procedures and forms Promote awareness, provide support and deliver training to foreign locations Liaise with tax authorities and provide tax audit support for the Bank Monitor regulatory developments in the industry Supervise other Business Units, local and foreign branches and affiliates with CRS/QI/FATCA related matters

Your Profile

University degree or tertiary qualification in relevant areas such as taxation or law Preferably with prior experience in an international private banking environment Proven extensive knowledge in CRS, QI and FATCA (knowledge of 871(m), 305bis and DAC6 an advantage) Comfortable with FATCA/CRS/QI reporting and FATCA/CRS entity classifications Knowledgeable in CARF regulations Broad experience in private wealth structures and in the tax compliance field Strong ability to work independently under pressure and share your expertise Good communicator, proactive and receptive, solution oriented and team player, ability to cooperate and/or work independently, methodical Very good command of English, French and German is an advantage

Your Benefits

Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank Central city office locations across Switzerland Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance Global growth strategy and stable environment Competitive offering

About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.




We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.