Tax Operations Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Support business areas with day to day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution while ensuring operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

Accountabilities

• Support various business areas with day to day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for operational processes.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Develop reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Identify industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participate in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Apply in depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate leadership behaviours: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop.
• Guide and support professional development, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources.
• Escalate breaches of policies and procedures appropriately.
• Embed new policies and procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls related to the work you own or contribute to.
• Deliver work and responsibilities in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain continuous understanding of how the sub function integrates with the overall function and the organisation’s products, services and processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Tax Operations, including a clear understanding of operational tax processes and associated risks.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to organise and prioritise work effectively in a time sensitive, regulated environment.
• Confident problem solving skills, applying technical experience and established guidance to identify and implement solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, work independently when needed, and contribute positively to team goals.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement, delivering work to a high standard within a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology relevant to the role.

Location

Based in Glasgow.