FS Tax - Automatic Exchange of Information - Director
Location: Dublin 2
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Date: Jan 29, ****
Requisition ID:
Location:
Ireland / Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:
No
Business Area:
Financial Services Tax Ireland
Contract Type:
Full-Time – Permanent
The Team and the opportunity
We are looking for a Director to join our team within Financial Services Tax – Automatic Exchange of Information.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage AEOI engagements across FATCA, CRS and related AEOI matters, providing both advisory and reporting support to financial institutions and entities in scope.
Support the end-to-end reporting cycle, including data collection, data validation, analytics, quality review, and submission through relevant tax authority portals.
Interpret complex AEOI regulations and develop practical, risk-aligned solutions to help clients meet their compliance obligations.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing technical guidance, addressing regulatory queries, and advising on emerging global transparency requirements.
Lead scoping, planning, and delivery of multi-workstream regulatory reporting projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Review and challenge technical work produced by junior team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with regulatory guidance.
Support clients with AEOI control frameworks, process improvements, data governance, and readiness assessments.
Manage advisory work such as AEOI impact assessments, governance reviews, remediation projects and regulatory change implementation.
Coordinate with US specialists to provide support to relevant clients on US reporting regimes (e.g., QI, ****-S, PFIC).
Collaborate with technology teams to design or enhance AEOI reporting processes using automation, data tools, or workflow solutions.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for value-add services and supporting business development initiatives.
Mentor, coach, and support junior team members, contributing to capability building within the AEOI practice.
Monitor regulatory updates globally and communicate impacts to internal teams and clients.
Contribute to thought leadership, internal training, and the continuous improvement of AEOI methodologies, templates, and tools.
Candidate profile
Ideal candidate should have one or more of the following education/experiences:
Demonstrated experience leading engagements/programmes involving AEOI regimes including FATCA, CRS and related global transparency frameworks.
Minimum 5 years' experience in tax practice, ideally in relation to AEOI issues.
Longer experience needed for the most senior level roles.
Proven track record managing advisory projects and end - to - end reporting cycles for complex financial institutions or multinational clients.
University degree in Tax, Finance, Business, Accounting, Data Analytics, Law or a related discipline
Other requirements for the role include:
Ideal technical & regulatory expertise
Deep understanding of global tax transparency regulations, reporting schemas, due-diligence requirements, and compliance frameworks.
Experience interpreting legislation, regulatory guidance, and applying requirements pragmatically to client processes.
Familiarity with US withholding and reporting regimes (e.g., QI, ****-S, PFIC) is a strong advantage.
Strong capability in data analysis and managing large, multi-jurisdictional datasets used for AEOI reporting.
Leadership & Project Management
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, supervise junior members, and provide high-quality technical coaching.
Strong project management skills with experience delivering multiple workstreams concurrently in fast-paced environments.
Ability to review complex work products, challenge assumptions, and ensure high standards of technical accuracy and quality.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions for clients.
Experience building and managing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting business development initiatives.
Confident in advising senior stakeholders and presenting regulatory changes, risk assessments, and process improvements.
Technology & Analytical Skills
Proficient in MS Excel and other analytical tools; experience with any of Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx or similar tools is advantageous.
Comfortable working with structured data, reporting systems, and workflow tools to streamline AEOI processes.
Personal Attributes
Thoughtful, proactive, and solutions - driven, with a strong sense of ownership.
Ability to think critically, challenge the status quo, and contribute to the development of the AEOI practice.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A collaborative team player who brings positive energy, leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement.
What we offer
EY has globally invested significantly in AEOI and operational tax frameworks.
We are proud owners of technology and tools that enable us to provide cutting edge services and automation options both to our personnel to fulfil requirements of the job but also extend those tools to our clients.
The worldwide network of professionals working in this space is exceptional with great opportunities for cross border and cross service line collaboration promising global exposure and great experiences.
What working at EY offers
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences.
Our range of benefits include:
Pension
Discounted health insurance
Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
The purchase of additional annual leave
Hybrid Working
Free Gym membership
Travel Pass
Maternity & Paternity leave
Bike to work Scheme
Recognition Awards
Cash incentives for referrals
TECH MBA paid by EY
Wellness rooms Available in some offices
When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world.
That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.
Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY.
We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds.
These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives.
Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.
We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential.
You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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