Siraj Mohammed

FATCA/CRS subject matter expert with 8+ years of specialized experience in tax information reporting, regulatory compliance, and governance for large global financial institutions. Deep expertise in Parts XVIII and XIX of the Income Tax Act, the Common Reporting Standard, and the QI regime, with a proven record of designing compliance programs, policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments. Skilled at tracking regulatory change, driving remediation, delivering training and communication strategies, and providing objective guidance and independent challenge to business stakeholders across compliance and risk functions.

Manager, Tax Information Reporting at Citco (2026-03 – Present)

• Direct AEOI (FATCA/CRS) service delivery and compliance program oversight for a complex portfolio of large hedge fund and private equity clients
• Implement global standards, robust procedures, and controls to manage risk, performance, and the control environment of AEOI services
• Serve as SME on Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and AEOI regulatory landscapes, tracking regulatory changes and guidance updates to advise internal and client compliance strategies
• Oversee a global team's daily workflow, monitor KPIs, review deliverables, and mentor junior staff
• Prepare comprehensive AEOI filing analyses and withholding rate reports; oversee local AEOI portal registrations and liaise with auditors and third parties
• Drive operational efficiencies through process improvements, resolving entity classification inconsistencies and managing strategic client projects

Senior Tax Analyst at Scotiabank (2022 – 2026-03)

• Acted as enterprise SME for FATCA and CRS (Parts XVIII and XIX) reporting and the QI regime, providing guidance and challenge to business lines on tax information reporting requirements
• Partnered with Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to strengthen control frameworks, risk assessments, and governance aligned with enterprise compliance management standards
• Directed the annual compliance attestation process as primary QI SME supporting Responsible Officer certifications, including documentation reviews, issue escalation, and remediation
• Established and monitored recordkeeping controls and documentation standards to ensure adherence to CRA regulations and governance requirements
• Implemented Common Reporting Standard protocols and monitoring procedures, tracking regulatory updates to ensure timely and complete implementation
• Managed tax slip (Part II) and Information Returns issuance, year end reconciliations, inquiries, and amendments under the Income Tax Act
• Developed automated compliance certification and data monitoring solutions, reducing manual errors by 25%
• Supervised and mentored junior analysts; delivered training to embed understanding of FATCA/CRS requirements across the team
• Acted as liaison with auditors, custodians, and regulators, providing documentation during examinations and audits

Tax Operations Analyst at BNP Paribas (2019 – 2022-03)

• Reviewed and validated W-8/W-9 forms, withholding statements, and client documentation for FATCA, CRS, and Chapter 3 compliance
• Supported annual 1042-S, 1042, and 1099 reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Partnered with cross functional teams to implement new regulatory requirements and led data remediation initiatives
• Implemented tighter controls that reduced IRS penalties by 10% and authored process manuals that improved new hire training

Tax Consultant at Deloitte (2014-02 – 2015-05)

• Supported expatriate tax compliance, return preparation, and client engagement management
• Redesigned client registration processes improving efficiency by over 50%; delivered compliance training presentations to expatriates
• Authored process manuals reducing new hire training time by 30% and prepared monthly compliance scorecards

MBA in Finance – Indian School of Business & Management

Bachelor of Commerce – Osmania University

Global Business Management – Humber College