FATCA & CRS Specialist

The FATCA & CRS Specialist Course is a GCI-aligned training programme that prepares you to interpret and implement FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements within financial institutions and to clear the FCS – FATCA & CRS Specialist exam from the Global Compliance Institute.

The FCS – FATCA & CRS Specialist is a professional certification offered by Global Compliance Institute (GCI) that validates your ability to manage FATCA and CRS compliance, due diligence, and reporting, and this course is aligned to its official exam domains and pattern.

Indian financial institutions increasingly serve global clients and cross-border accounts that must comply with FATCA and CRS, so building this niche skill set helps you stand out in compliance, tax, and reporting roles, work on global AEOI projects for banks, Big 4, and MNCs, and command better salary bands in major hubs.

You should ideally have a degree in finance, accounting, law, business, or IT, and while experience in banking, FinTech, or audit is helpful but not compulsory, basic knowledge of financial products or KYC is an advantage and both freshers and experienced professionals can join.

No, you do not need to be a tax or legal expert because the course starts from foundational concepts and then moves to regulatory, operational, and reporting aspects step by step so that even early-career professionals can follow comfortably.

The GCI FCS exam is an online, computer-based MCQ exam of 60 minutes with 50 questions, requires a 75/100 score to pass, is delivered via online proctoring from home, office, or approved centres, and you receive guidance on registration, scheduling, and preparation from our team.

The syllabus covers introduction to FATCA with Model 1 vs Model 2 agreements and scope, entity classification including FFIs and NFFEs and in-scope accounts, FATCA registration, GIIN management, IDES data security, CRS fundamentals and OECD AEOI framework, due diligence rules, and practical implementation such as databases, remediation, and special-case accounts.

Course duration depends on the batch schedule and mode, but most learners complete training and exam preparation within a few weeks to a couple of months and the team will share exact timelines and upcoming batch dates.

Fees vary by delivery mode, ongoing offers, and whether the GCI exam fee is bundled, and you receive a customised fee quote in INR that can include no-cost EMI options for eligible learners when you submit the enquiry form.

GST applicability depends on current pricing policies and regulations, and our counsellors will confirm whether GST is included or charged separately in your personalised INR fee quote.

Yes, the course is delivered via live interactive online classes in IST so you can join from any city in India as long as you have a stable internet connection, and all sessions are backed by recordings and LMS access.

The primary delivery mode is live interactive online, which already offers real-time interaction, Q&A, and practical demos, and if classroom or hybrid options are available in certain cities the team will confirm based on your location.

You receive exam-oriented classes mapped to GCI domains, practice questions and mock exams, success slides and revision support, one-to-one doubt clearing with mentors, and guidance on exam registration, scheduling, and policies.

The course builds specialised AEOI skills that are highly valued in banks, NBFCs, Big 4, KPOs, and MNC captives, and while no institute can guarantee a job, you receive career guidance, profile positioning support, and placement assistance to help you use the certification in your job search or internal promotion.

Salaries depend on experience, city, and employer, but indicative ranges are about 3.5 to 6 LPA for 0–2 years, 6 to 12 LPA for 2–5 years, and 12 to 22+ LPA or more at mid-senior levels and in Big 4 or global banks, with specialised FATCA and CRS skills often placing you at the higher end of your band.

Yes, the FCS certification from Global Compliance Institute is recognised across the US, UK, EU, GCC, and major AEOI-adopting jurisdictions, making it suitable for professionals aiming for international roles or cross-border projects.

You get access to live online sessions with expert trainers, an LMS with recordings, quizzes, and mock exams, exam-focused success slides and reference material, and practical insights into IDES, GIIN management, XML structures, and remediation workflows.

Yes, customised corporate training is available for Indian banks, NBFCs, FinTechs, and MNC captives, including tailored schedules, case studies, and corporate pricing, and you can contact the team for a group training proposal.

You can enrol by filling out the eligibility and fee form on this page, speaking with a programme advisor for profile assessment and batch selection, receiving your INR fee quote and EMI options, and then completing online registration and payment to secure your seat.

Yes, batches are designed for working professionals in India with evening or weekend classes in IST and full access to recordings so you can revise at your own pace while managing work commitments.