Data Protection & Operational Tax Analyst

Job Ref: LF 41395
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This is a great opportunity for someone with financial services or regulatory experience to develop specialist knowledge across data protection and operational tax. You'll work with teams across the business, supporting GDPR and data protection requirements alongside FATCA, CRS and QI reporting obligations. This is a varied full-time role offering broad regulatory exposure and the opportunity to build expertise across two specialist areas.

Location

Guernsey, Channel Islands

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Support the Bank's data protection framework and ongoing GDPR compliance activities.
  • Maintain the Register of Processing Activities, liaising with business teams to gather and update information.
  • Log, review and help progress Data Subject Rights Requests within required legal timescales.
  • Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments and maintain appropriate supporting records.
  • Support third-party onboarding in accordance with internal data protection requirements.
  • Maintain data protection policies, procedures, guidance and training materials.
  • Coordinate data protection training and awareness activities across the business.
  • Log and undertake initial reviews of reported data incidents, escalating potential breaches promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records and management information to support senior management and Board reporting.
  • Collect and review client tax information and self-certification documentation.
  • Assist with FATCA and CRS classifications, documentation and regulatory reporting for the Guernsey and Jersey businesses.
  • Support QI requirements, including reviewing W-8 documentation and preparing annual 1042 and 1042-S returns.
  • Monitor relevant tax and regulatory developments and identify potential operational implications.
  • Maintain operational tax processes and procedure documentation.
  • Assist with client communications relating to annual tax reporting.
  • Work closely with Relationship Teams, Operations, Compliance and Risk to maintain accurate records, effective controls, and timely regulatory reporting.
  • Provide wider administrative and operational support to the Risk function as required.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in compliance, risk, data protection, operational tax, tax administration, legal support or another regulatory-focused role, ideally within a regulated financial services environment. A basic understanding of data protection legislation, FATCA, CRS or QI reporting requirements would be beneficial, alongside familiarity with client structures and CDD requirements. You'll have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately within a regulated framework and work effectively with teams across the business. Good written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and the confidence to escalate issues appropriately are also important. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with AI-enabled productivity tools, would be advantageous, while relevant professional qualifications are desirable but not essential. Applicants must already hold the relevant right to work status.

How To Apply

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email [email protected].

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