Executive Director, Transfer Pricing

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Financial coaching

Job summary

J.P. Morgan seeks an Executive Director in the Tax Transfer Pricing team to shape global tax strategy. This role leads high-impact policy work and protects the firm’s reputation with tax authorities, requiring strong technical expertise and stakeholder management skills.

The successful candidate will have over 15 years’ experience and will guide the implementation of transfer pricing policies, support audits, and develop training materials for best practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant transfer pricing experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and management of transfer pricing policy.
• Translate policy into executable methodologies.
• Advise business partners on transfer pricing matters.

Skills

Transfer pricing experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Law degree or accounting degree

Advanced qualification (LLM, MBA, CPA)

Job description

Shape how a global financial institution designs and defends its transfer pricing strategy. You will lead high‑impact policy work, partner closely with tax, finance, and business leaders, and help protect the firm’s reputation with tax authorities. Join a global team where your judgment, technical depth, and ability to influence will matter every day. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this role is for you.

As an Executive Director in the Tax Transfer Pricing team, you will help set and execute the firm’s global transfer pricing strategy and governance. You will translate policy into practical methodologies, guide implementation and monitoring, and strengthen documentation that supports intercompany arrangements. You will partner with regional tax teams, finance, business leaders, and external advisors to manage risk and respond effectively to audits and inquiries. You will report to the Global Head of Transfer Pricing and be based in New York / New Jersey.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design and ongoing management of transfer pricing policy, including periodic reviews and updates.
• Translate policy into clear, executable methodologies and support implementation and monitoring across the organization.
• Advise business and finance partners on transfer pricing matters and practical execution considerations.
• Support transfer pricing audits, inquiries, and disputes globally, coordinating with internal partners and external advisors.
• Identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements aligned with global standards and business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with regional and local tax teams and key stakeholders across geographies.
• Prepare and review audit defense files and transfer pricing documentation to strengthen governance and controls.
• Ensure robust support for intercompany arrangements and transfer pricing positions, including consistency of documentation.
• Integrate lessons learned from controversies into policy and documentation practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop training materials and host forums to share best practices, relevant legal developments, and audit trends.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 15+ years of relevant transfer pricing experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of transfer pricing principles and OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines, including application to financial institutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing transfer pricing policies and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience supporting transfer pricing audits, inquiries, and disputes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly to non‑specialists.
• Law degree or accounting degree (or equivalent professional qualification).

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced qualification such as Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in a multinational financial institution or a large professional services firm (accounting, consulting, or law).
• Experience developing global governance frameworks and documentation standards for intercompany arrangements.
• Track record of leading through ambiguity and driving continuous improvement across a global stakeholder set.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs for tax, finance, and business audiences.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.