Business Consultant FATCA/CRS IRL DUBL 11-12

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Acquired by FIS, Deep Pool is the #1 investor servicing and compliance solutions supplier, providing cutting-edge software and consulting services to the world’s leading fund administrators and asset managers. Our flexible solution suite, developed by an experienced team of accountants, business analysts and software engineers, supports offshore and onshore hedge funds, partnerships, private equity vehicles, retail funds and regulated financial firms. Deep Pool is a global organisation with offices in Dublin, Ireland, the United States, and Slovakia. 

Deep Pool’s cutting-edge investor servicing and compliance solutions are used by 11 of the world’s top 20 alternative fund administrators.

The Role:

The Business Consultant within Deep Pool will develop an in-depth understanding of our clients’ businesses and processes through a strong knowledge of the Financial Services and Fund Administration Industry. With a specific focus on compliance and regulatory frameworks such as FATCA CRS (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act / Common Reporting Standard), the consultant will provide value-adding advice, training, support, and consultancy to help improve how the Client uses the Deep Pool applications. This will enhance the Client’s organizational processes and controls. The consultant will ensure that Users are proficient in using the applications and, where knowledge gaps are identified, perform additional training as necessary. They will support the Sales and Account Management Team as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in discussions with prospective clients and guide new Clients through the integration of the application into their organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Being the Subject Matter Expert (SME) across aspects of the Deep Pool applications with an immediate focus on data migrations, and compliance modules related to FATCA CRS.

• Providing Level 3 support to Deep Pool Clients on questions that they may have around product functionality, particularly in areas related to regulatory compliance and reporting.

• Discussing new functionality requests with Clients, writing Business Requirement Documents, and discussing with the internal Deep Pool product team how the functionality could be developed, especially in compliance-related areas.

• Engaging with Deep Pool Clients to develop an understanding of their current processes, especially concerning FATCA CRS compliance, and advising on how to better utilize the applications to improve their processes.

• Working with the Deep Pool Sales Group in a Trusted Advisor relationship, assisting them in conversations with new prospects, providing product demonstrations, and highlighting the application’s compliance features.

• Configuring the application to fit Client processes when a new client has signed up, performing user training on the application, reviewing their book of business, and assisting with follow-up training as required, with a focus on regulatory compliance.

• Performing tasks agreed upon as part of consultancy services offered by the business to existing Clients, particularly those related to compliance with FATCA CRS regulations.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 4+ Years’ experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on Transfer Agency / Fund Accounting and a strong understanding of FATCA CRS compliance.

• Good knowledge of the Fund Administration business and regulatory compliance frameworks.

• Experience in the review of fund documentation

• Experience in performing data migrations, with particular emphasis on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, is also beneficial.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships, particularly in regulatory and compliance contexts.

• Proven record of creating and developing good Client relationships, especially in the area of compliance advisory.

• Proficient in using fintech applications desirable, including modules related to compliance and regulatory reporting.

• Strong team player who is also able to work independently on complex queries and projects, with a focus on regulatory compliance and client advisory.

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