Who We Are
As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Why Join
As part of the Group Tax Advisory team in OCBC, you'll play a critical role in helping the Bank navigate the complexities of tax laws and regulations. You'll work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with tax regulations and provide expert advice on tax planning strategies. It's a challenging and rewarding role that requires a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen.
How You Succeed
You will be part of the Transfer Pricing team in OCBC Group Tax Advisory. To succeed in this role, you'll need to stay up-to-date on the latest tax laws and regulations, and be able to apply that knowledge to complex business scenarios. You'll work closely with Business to understand their needs and objectives, and develop tailored tax solutions that meet their needs. You'll also need to collaborate with other teams within the bank, such as audit and risk management, to ensure that the Bank is in compliance with all relevant regulations.
What You Do
This is a Group-level role based at Head Office, responsible for transfer pricing advisory and compliance across OCBC Group entities of business and revenue-related transactions. Key responsibilities include:
Group-Level Oversight & Policy Governance
- Maintain and periodically review Transfer Pricing (TP) policies across OCBC Group, ensuring alignment with OECD guidelines and local regulations.
Compliance, Reporting & Documentation
- Assist in preparing and reviewing transfer pricing documentation, including service-level agreements for related-party transactions.
Implementation & Operational Monitoring
- Supervise and review the execution of TP policies for transactions to ensure effective implementation across all Group entities.
Audit Defence & Risk Management
- TP audit defence and dispute resolution, including addressing TP queries from tax authorities and regulators.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for transfer pricing exposures.
Business Partnering & Process Improvement
- Act as a dedicated Tax Relationship Manager to designated Business/Support Units and OCBC entities.
- Provide training and assist Business Units and OCBC entities with TP-related queries, offering commercially viable solutions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Legal & Compliance) and liaise with external tax advisors to ensure TP governance and operational efficiency.
- Drive technology adoption and process improvements to enhance TP monitoring and reporting.
Who You Are
- degree in Accountancy, Business or Finance and/ or a member of a recognised tax practitioner association.
- Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience in transfer pricing, preferably in banking or financial services.
- Prior experience in handling tax technology and system implementation will be a plus.
- Possess strong tax research skills and be able to provide practical solutions in a commercial environment.
- A self-starter who is independent, motivated, and comfortable engaging with senior business stakeholders.
Who You Work With
Group Finance is where your acumen will not only help deliver robust financial analysis but also influence business decisions, enable efficiencies and steer growth. The team here go beyond the numbers to add value and inform strategy, evaluate opportunities, uphold integrity and engage with stakeholders on performance and development. Along the way, they enjoy the kind of broad perspective that can take a banking career anywhere.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.
