Lead Business Execution Consultant

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING! This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa Sponsorship is Available! Lead Business Execution Consultant Location: Charlotte, NC On Site Contract Length: 12+ months Job ref# 234356 Job Description: • This resource will be supporting the Tax Operations team in the delivery of multiple projects and enhancements. • This includes automating system of record data feed to the Tax Reconciliation Tool, overseeing the implementation of new IRS Regulations 1446(f) and 871m, creating a new user interface to support tax season reporting, as well as multiple enhancements to the tax withholding and reporting processes. Responsibilities: • Improve the over-all state of CIB Operations, and specifically the Shared Services Tax and Production & Output Services teams by reducing risk, and improving client service • Manage the Tax Operations Change portfolio, including projects, business driven enhancements, and JIRAs. • Help co-ordinate the tax reporting season with the line, by providing progress reports, and highlighting issues & dependencies. • Assist the Tax Operations manager in facilitating Tax Audits and SHRP reviews, and presenting responses to risks identified both internally and externally. • Development and maintenance of Tax Operations Strategic Review & Roadmap. • Coordinate User Acceptance Testing and post-production check out for prioritized release items. • Define and lead meetings with senior stakeholders to communicate ongoing progress of the Tax Operations Team and their initiatives. Required Qualifications: • 8+ year of experience in one or a combination of the following: business support, project management, implementation, business operations or strategic planning in financial services Desired Qualifications: • 10 years’ experience of financial products/markets, specifically in the securities world • 5 years’ experience of project management including program level reporting, and evidence of decision making through prioritization process • Highly motivated individual with ability to drive results through leadership • Ability to identify strategic opportunities and make specific recommendations. Ability to identify inefficient and/or ineffective processes and provide solution options • Aptitude to structure multiple tasks and work in an organized manner under pressure and time constraints • Flexibility to manage multiple distinct work streams simultaneously • Virtual project management experience is a plus • Ability to oversee the development of test plans, test scripts and coordinate system testing, through oversight of UAT • Strong written communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated capacity to develop relationships and work with multiple departments (e.g. Sales & Trading, Middle/Back Office, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Collateral, Reconciliations) • Insight on how the IRS reporting and withholding regimes influence Capital Markets products a plus • Proficient knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Excel, Word) • Capital Markets knowledge is a plus • Trade lifecycle knowledge for Prime Broker, Broker Dealer, Futures Commission Merchant, OTC Derivatives, etc. products