Goldman Sachs India | Tax- Tax Documentation - Analyst - Bengaluru

Responsibilities

• The team is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the firm’s compliance with reporting authorities around the globe and managing related inquiries from a variety of the firm’s businesses across established and emerging markets.
• The team also provides critical subject matter expertise and functionally-aligned support during the design, testing and implementation of related systems and processes.
• The team capitalizes on opportunities to optimize procedures and build scalability through data analytics and efficient use of technology.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of multiple business lines across the firm in a role offering broad exposure to many divisions and groups
• Develop deep subject matter expertise in relevant tax systems, procedures and requirements.
• Provide team support, foster team development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and application of technology “best practices.
• Use your inquisitive mindset to identify control weakness, mitigate risk, improve client experience and further process automation
• Collaborate with other tax operations professionals, within the firm, to coordinate efforts, resolve client issues, and ensure accurate reporting.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize workload to drive results, solve problems and take accountability for deadlines / outcomes.
• Thrives in a team environment, possesses strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate strategy to execution.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload to drive results, solve problems and take accountability for deadlines / outcomes.
• Basic understanding about Taxation and financial products (Equities, Derivative, Bonds etc).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, SQL, Alteryx is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, Nonresident Alien, and Backup withholding.
• Prior Tax Operations related work experience or understanding of broker/dealer tax obligations.
• Knowledge of FATCA tax documentation (W-8/W-9) and/or 1099/1042s reporting.
• Ability to translate regulatory guidance and design solutions for risk mitigation and fulfill compliance mandates.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities and asset and wealth management firm, founded in New York in 1869.

Its Indian offices work on engineering, operations, finance, risk and other global functions. Finance professionals typically join controllers, tax, treasury, loan operations and risk teams.

• Industry: Investment banking, securities and asset & wealth management
• Headquarters: New York, USA
• In India: Offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai