Vice President, Transfer Pricing, Group Tax

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking an experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join their Group Tax team in Singapore. This strategic role involves managing the global transfer pricing framework, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and collaborating with business units to support growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in transfer pricing, with a preference for candidates from the financial services sector. A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, along with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of transfer pricing experience, including managerial experience in a Big 4 firm.
• Financial services or banking sector experience strongly preferred.
• Professional qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance UOB's global transfer pricing policies.
• Prepare and review Master File, Local File, and CbCR documentation.
• Provide TP input on new products and business restructurings.
• Support responses to TP audits and assist with pricing agreements.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Business Units.

Skills

Strong knowledge of OECD guidelines

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long‑term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join our Group Tax team. This is a strategic role where you will assist to manage UOB’s global transfer pricing framework, ensure compliance across jurisdictions, and partner with business units to support growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Policy & Governance: Maintain and enhance UOB’s global transfer pricing policies in line with OECD guidelines, BEPS requirements, and local regulations.
• Ensure Compliance: Prepare and review Master File, Local File, and CbCR documentation for UOB entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advisory & Planning: Provide TP input on new products, business restructurings, and cross-border transactions.
• Audit & Controversy: Support responses to TP audits and assist with Advance Pricing Agreements or Mutual Agreement Procedures where applicable.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Business Units to implement TP policies effectively.

Requirements

• Degree & Expertise: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline, with professional qualifications preferred.
• Experience: Over 8 years of transfer pricing experience, including managerial experience in a Big 4 firm; financial services or banking sector experience strongly preferred.
• Technical & Soft Skills: Strong knowledge of OECD guidelines, BEPS, and regional TP regulations, coupled with excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Mindset & Flexibility: Strong sense of ownership and adaptability, willingness to take on diverse responsibilities as business needs evolve, and ability to travel if required.

Additional Requirements

• Be a Part Of The UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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