Senior Associate – Transfer Pricing

Alvarez & Marsal; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Associate for Transfer Pricing to deliver practical TP solutions and documentation for intercompany scenarios. You will handle local and master files, country-by-country reporting, benchmarking, and modeling to support client decisions.

You will work closely with senior staff on planning memoranda, tax impact analyses, and potential restructurings while mentoring junior team members in a fast-paced advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields.
• At least 3 years of transferable pricing experience.
• Team player in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and challenging environment.
• Good writing, analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality transfer pricing solutions for intercompany challenges.
• Prepare and review local files, master files and CbCR documentation.
• Benchmark studies, financial transaction analysis, and intercompany pricing policies.
• Conduct functional and risk analyses applying OECD guidelines.
• Draft planning memoranda, evaluate restructurings and model tax impacts.
• Support tax authority inquiries and prepare audit defense documentation.
• Own day-to-day drafting and quantitative client deliverables, ensuring accuracy.
• Mentor Associates and Interns, fostering learning and quality.

Skills

English fluency

Chinese fluency

Writing

Analytical ability

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Motivation to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related fields

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Due to tremendous demand within the region, we are looking to hire Senior Associate candidates in our Tax Practice, with a focus on Transfer Pricing. Our broader Tax Practice covers all aspects of tax advisory services across Asia, including M&A tax due diligence, tax structuring, general tax advisory services etc.

How you will contribute

As a Senior Associate in our Transfer Pricing practice, you will be a core member of the engagement team, responsible for delivering high-quality and practical transfer pricing solutions to our clients' most complex intercompany challenges. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of transfer pricing work—from initial planning and risk assessment to documentation, implementation and defense.

Your key contributions will include:

• Transfer pricing documentation:Play a hands-on role in the preparation and review of local files, master files and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) documentation. You will also assist in benchmarking studies, financial transaction analysis (including loans, guarantees, and IP), and the development of defensible intercompany pricing policies.
• Technical analysis and planning:Conduct functional and risk analyses to determine the appropriate application of OECD guidelines and local regulations. You will assist in drafting planning memoranda, evaluating restructuring implications, and modelling the tax impact of proposed intercompany transactions.
• Tax controversy and audit:Assist senior team members in responding to tax authority inquiries, preparing audit defense documentation and drafting responses to information requests. You will help analyse exposure and develop strategies to resolve disputes efficiently.
• Project delivery:Take ownership of the day-to-day drafting and quantitative analysis required for client deliverables. You will ensure that all work products are technically accurate, well-supported and presented in a clear, commercially focused manner.
• Mentor junior talent:Provide guidance and technical review to Associates and Interns, helping them navigate complex datasets and understand the \why\ behind the numbers. You will foster a culture of learning and quality within the team.
• Embrace innovation:Utilize and help optimize TP technology tools and data analytics platforms to streamline documentation, benchmarking, and financial analysis, improving efficiency and accuracy across engagements.

At A&M, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal development. You will be working closely with a team of talented professionals and benefit from personal coaching and mentoring from our senior leaders, ensuring you have the tools and guidance to excel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields
• At least 3 years of relevant transfer pricing experience, including being in a professional services or consulting firm or commercial environment
• Team player who can excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and challenging work environment
• Good writing, analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Positive working attitude and motivation to learn
• Fluent in English and Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese will be favorably viewed) – written and spoken

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Overview of A&M Asia

A&M established its Asia presence in 2003 and currently has offices in Greater China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen), Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia. In addition to these locations, A&M Asia has extensive experience in serving clients across other APAC countries. Our experienced team has an average of more than 15 years’ experience and combines top-tiers consultants and C-level executives from different industries. Our clients consist of Private Equity firms investing in Asia or with portfolio businesses operating in Asia; distressed funds or hedge funds holding debt issued by Asian companies; banks lending to Asian businesses; local and multinational corporations with businesses, operations and supply chains in Asia as well as law firms.