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Job Description

U.S. Bank has a new position opening within our fast-growing Global Custody Operations group. The Global Tax Treaty Services team serves customers, who invest in ADRs or foreign securities, by offering technical assistance and document signing services, aimed to reduce clients’ administrative burden and minimize Global taxation, through double taxation treaties.

Responsible for the maintenance of client information and tax relief opportunities. Collaborates with internal business lines and clients to obtain documentation. Files relief at source and reclaim documentation as necessary. Develops and maintains tax strategies to minimize tax liability. Prepares and develops reports for management or for regulatory authorities. Responds to inquiries regarding eligible tax rates and opportunities for reclamation. Maintains adequate accounting and control for an assigned area.

Essential Functions

Document signing service through power of attorney

Researching and resolving tax rate discrepancies

Understand clients’ organizations, purposes, and legal structures to correctly allocate taxes, request tax documents, report beneficial owner detail to tax offices, and process foreign tax documentation.

Monitoring tax reclaims until paid

Liaising with local market experts on tax requirements and adapting internal processes, as applicable.

Educating clients and internal business line partners on tax processes and requirements

Effectively and accurately coordinate, manage and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and within acceptable timelines

Understand and achieve established Service Level Agreements.

Accountable for compliance with established department policies and procedures.

Can discern time sensitive matters and prioritize accordingly.

Assist with updating and reviewing departmental procedures as a Subject Matter Expert.

Identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and the control environment, and effect changes.

Maintain awareness of legal and regulatory requirements, pertinent to trust and the securities industry.

Lead team and cross-functional projects.

Identify knowledge gaps within the team and provide training on subjects

Work location - 60 Livingston Ave., St. Paul, MN 55107

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Four to six years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Excellent accounting, tax accounting, mathematical, and analytical skills
- Proven ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
- Thorough knowledge of government and regulatory laws and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and planning

Location Expectations

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Basic term and optional term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pregnancy disability and parental leave

401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.  

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $69,360.00 - $81,600.00 - $89,760.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.