Tax Operations Business Analyst

This role requires a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in Tax Operations, focusing on areas such as documentation (W-8/W-9 or equivalent), withholding tax, and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis and transaction processing skills within financial systems, with a proven ability to identify complex data patterns and anomalies, and define data mapping logic. This position demands excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, along with experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Business, Tax Advisory, and Engineering. The role necessitates working from the client office in NYC five days a week. Key Responsibilities Analyze and process transactions within financial systems. Identify patterns, anomalies, and relationships in complex datasets. Define data mapping logic. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business, Tax Advisory, Engineering). Engage in testing activities, including UAT and regression testing. Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience Strong understanding of Tax Operations, including documentation (W-8/W-9 or equivalent), withholding tax (WHT), and reporting Proven experience in data analysis and transaction processing within financial systems Ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and relationships in complex datasets, and define data mapping logic Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working with cross-functional teams (Business, Tax Advisory, Engineering) Familiarity with rule engines and decision modeling tools (Drools, Signavio DMN) is required Exposure to testing frameworks (Fitnesse), UAT, and regression testing methodologies Strong SQL knowledge Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Ability to work from the client office in NYC - 5 days a week