Tax Compliance Specialist

Performs the full range of tax compliance work, including maintenance of accurate tax records and provision of advice to management on related matters to support ING to remain compliant. Delivers high-quality outcomes by working independently on most assignments but receives technical guidance on unusual problems and needs approval on proposed plans for projects to ensure operation within acceptable ways of working.

The team

Client Tax Services is a small, highly specialized unit that fulfils the ING tax obligations related to:

• US Tax Withholding and reporting (USW);
• FATCA/CRS reporting (F/C);
• DAC6 reporting;
• CESOP reporting;
• Client Form Validation;
• Tax Documentation re. Relief at Source and Tax reclaim;
• QI & FATCA Certifications IRS.

Roles and responsibilities

Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends. Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice. Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports. Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents. Deliver pre-established outcomes for designated tax areas by working within established tax systems. Below main responsibilities are identified for the Internship Client Tax Services CTS:

• Supporting reviews of client tax documentation and classifications.
• Assisting in the development of internal guidance, training, and process documentation.
• Analyzing data sets to identify trends, anomalies, or compliance risks.
• Helping improve reporting processes related to FATCA/CRS, CESOP, and US Withholding Tax.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Compliance, Legal, Operations, and IT to implement change initiatives.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

We are looking for:

• You’re currently enrolled in a Master’s or final-year Bachelor program in Law, Tax, Economics, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field.
• You have a strong interest in financial regulation, compliance, and/or tax.
• You’re comfortable working with data (e.g. Excel, Power BI, or basic SQL is a plus).
• You’re analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• You’re proactive, curious, and enjoy working in a collaborative, international environment.
• You communicate clearly in English.

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About us

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