Principal Product Manager - Tax Reporting Compliance

FIS•New York, NY

About The Position

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS? About the Team We manage the Tax Information Reporting Suite (formerly Wall Street Concepts), which provides comprehensive tax reporting solutions specifically designed for the financial services industry. Our principal product, FIS’s Tax Reporting Manager (formerly Compliance Plus®), supports a wide range of reporting needs. We also offer the Fixed Income Cost Basis (FICB) solution, tailored for Cost Basis Service Providers, Service Bureaus, brokerage firms, and other institutions subject to tax reporting under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6045. What You Will Be Doing The Tax Reporting Compliance Principal brings regulatory guidance to the life cycle product planning activities and quality delivery of FIS tax information reporting products, enhancements, and releases to market. Additionally, you will support client-facing staff in crafting appropriate responses to user inquiries and representing the business to a variety of corporate functions. Collaborate with the Solution Manager in development of the product roadmap, aligned with regulatory changes, market demands and product line strategy, considering product lifecycle, profitability, pricing models, client satisfaction, and sales performance. Participate in strategic planning and execution for the entire product line by working with product managers and subject matter experts across several FIS lines of business. Ensure compliance with regulations and standards while shaping and implementing company policies that directly impact operational efficiency. Coordinate with internal compliance functions on behalf of the line of business. Regularly interact with senior management and executive levels on matters concerning tax reporting products and client relationships. Contribute thought leadership in the form of white papers and presentations for the client base and industry. Consult across business lines to further the firm’s development of product ecosystems with common tax reporting functionality

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, accounting, taxation or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience
Typically, at least 10 years of experience in the financial services industry (preferably in product management) along with proven leadership and management capabilities
Working knowledge of tax information reporting requirements and associated products and processes with a track record of aligning strategic policies to organizational goals and compliance
Demonstrated success in managing client relationships, establishing credibility, and fostering positive, professional stakeholder engagement
Strong leadership presence, with expertise in team management and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

Nice To Haves

Law degree with exposure to tax reporting regulations, white papers, and/or consulting
In-depth knowledge of FIS Tax Information Reporting products

Responsibilities

brings regulatory guidance to the life cycle product planning activities and quality delivery of FIS tax information reporting products, enhancements, and releases to market
support client-facing staff in crafting appropriate responses to user inquiries and representing the business to a variety of corporate functions
Collaborate with the Solution Manager in development of the product roadmap, aligned with regulatory changes, market demands and product line strategy, considering product lifecycle, profitability, pricing models, client satisfaction, and sales performance
Participate in strategic planning and execution for the entire product line by working with product managers and subject matter experts across several FIS lines of business
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards while shaping and implementing company policies that directly impact operational efficiency
Coordinate with internal compliance functions on behalf of the line of business
Regularly interact with senior management and executive levels on matters concerning tax reporting products and client relationships
Contribute thought leadership in the form of white papers and presentations for the client base and industry
Consult across business lines to further the firm’s development of product ecosystems with common tax reporting functionality