Vice President, New York Tax Transfer Pricing Group

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

93d • $120,000 - $205,000

About The Position

We’re seeking someone to join our Transfer Pricing Group as a Vice President to assist in setting and implementing global transfer pricing policies, advise internal stakeholders on a range of intercompany transactions and manage interactions with tax and regulatory authorities across the Americas. In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources. This is a Vice President level position within the Tax & Advisory job family which ensures compliance with income and indirect tax filings, reports tax information for the Firm's regulatory filings, manages the Firm's global tax authority relationships, including tax controversy and monitors relevant tax regulations and legislation. Additional responsibilities include managing the Firm's domestic and international tax strategies, determining the Firm's transfer pricing policies and advising Senior Management and BUs on business products, strategic transactions and restructuring objectives.

Requirements

• Strong transfer pricing or international tax technical skills
• Ability to inspire and support others by providing positive and constructive feedback and to acknowledge efforts of and promote team members
• Ability to manage risk and impact to functional area, and create plans to mitigate those risks
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross-border teams
• At least 8 years' relevant experience as a transfer pricing or international tax professional in a large multinational company, accounting practice or law firm
• Bachelor’s or master’s in tax, accounting, economics or a law degree
• Familiarity with US transfer pricing regulations (Section 482) and OECD guidelines
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
• Superior work ethic with high level of accountability

Nice To Haves

• Financial services industry experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• Lead end-to-end processes and/or programs that require complex decision making, advanced understanding of client and stakeholder needs and subject matter expertise
• Understand and adhere to the Firm's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; own risk and contingency plans for business area
• Act as a role model and culture carrier; embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and team accountable to Firm standards
• Provide strategic advice on transfer pricing matters to support business decisions and manage tax risks
• Work together with other functional areas to gather and analyse information and use it to develop, implement and maintain appropriate transfer pricing policies in compliance with global tax regulations and the OECD guidelines
• Work with external advisors to prepare economic analyses and documentation to support transfer pricing methodologies
• Monitor changes in transfer pricing laws and regulations and assess their impact on Morgan Stanley
• Provide transfer pricing audit support to US and International tax teams, including responses to information and documentation requests
• Manage various transfer pricing projects, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors
• Manage, attract, develop and retain talent for team within Finance while creating an inclusive environment; translate Firmwide goals into actionable goals for department/function

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Support for employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees