Lead Tax Analyst - Customer Tax Operations

About this role: Wells Fargo is looking for a skilled Tax professional with a strong background in Customer Tax Operations to join the CIB operations teams as a subject matter expert. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and interact effectively across various organizational levels. Key attributes for success include influencing skills, flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of fostering successful relationships, working closely with business leaders, and influencing key partners to achieve tangible outcomes. Additionally, experience in handling complex issues, negotiating solutions across multiple business segments, and engaging with various levels of leadership is essential. This position demands expertise in identifying, managing, and mitigating internal risks while aligning with policies and meeting expectations. If you excel in these areas and are looking for a challenging opportunity, this role at Wells Fargo could be the next step in your career growth. Your journey with us involves more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of something exceptional. We take pride in our award-winning culture where inclusivity is not just embraced; it's celebrated. When you join Wells Fargo, you become a part of a dynamic global bank, where excellence and belonging combine to provide you with a workplace culture in which you can truly thrive and excel. In this role, you will: Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported area. Apply extensive specialized knowledge and act as internal consultant or final authority in area of expertise. Provide comprehensive income tax technical expertise in the research of complex issues and transactions. Provide technical income tax consultation regarding complex financial transactions across the enterprise and make recommendations related to income tax and accounting for income tax consequences. Participate in income tax compliance limited to the most demanding areas of tax compliance such as the preparation and evaluation of disclosures and elections. Identify opportunities requiring complex tax research, prepare memorandums and make recommendations relating to income tax planning and income tax risk reduction strategies. Act as a Lead Consultant for financial accounting for income tax and related matters. Direct the work of less experienced staff. Perform activities requiring subject matter expertise in all aspects of income tax accounting or corporate income taxes, and the Company's internal controls policies and ongoing compliance. Lead implementation of the most complex projects or initiatives impacting multiple lines of business companywide. Develop relationships with business unit leaders and enterprise staff function leaders to support their business needs and objectives and provide consultation and advice on complex income tax issues. Interface with external agencies, jurisdictional income tax authorities or industry forums. Work with stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives. Required Qualifications: Experience in Corporate Tax, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education. Previous experience in international customer tax. Ability to provide effective advice to stakeholders on tax matters. Extensive knowledge and understanding of tax accounting. Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills. Ability to work independently. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines. 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