Ernst & Young AG

(Senior) Consultant - Tax Financial Services

📍 1212 Grand-Lancy / Geneva

Role and responsibilities

Support clients with the interpretation, implementation and application of regulatory and operational tax concepts, with a particular focus on tax transparency topics such as FATCA, QI and Automatic Exchange of Information, as well as related reporting obligations. Be involved in practical, hands-on tasks, including guiding clients through onboarding rules, reviewing client documentation, applying tax calculation rules, classifying securities, and supporting tax reporting to both regulators and clients, as well as the management of operational tax functions and tax-related data. Contribute to the development of holistic solutions, working closely with colleagues across Legal, Audit and Consulting teams, as well as with international teams across different jurisdictions. Be involved in client secondments and on-site projects on a regular basis, making up a significant and enriching part of your work environment. Unique opportunity to gain international exposure, with the possibility to work across different countries and language regions. Benefit from a flexible and comprehensive learning journey, including technical tax training, as well as opportunities to pursue external qualifications such as Swiss certified tax expert, LLM or other relevant diplomas.

Team / description

Join our Tax Services team and gain exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters across both domestic and international environments. We advise leading financial institutions, including banks, wealth managers, insurance companies, and asset managers on optimizing their business and legal structures. To further strengthen our Financial Services Tax practice in Geneva, we are currently seeking a (senior) consultant. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and work on a wide variety of client engagements, offering you steep learning opportunities and meaningful client exposure. If you are looking to accelerate your development in a dynamic, flexible, and multicultural environment, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A recognized diploma in law, economics, finance or equivalent (federal, bachelor’s or master’s degree)

  • Knowledge on tax transparency topics (FATCA, QI, CRS, …) is considered as a plus

  • Ideally, a first experience in Swiss and international tax law in a consulting firm or a financial institution

  • An excellent level of French and English (German and/or Italian are/is considered as a plus)

  • Fast learner with strong analytical and numerical skills, combined with adaptability, flexibility, and a collaborative team spirit

  • You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

  • You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.

  • You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.