Transfer Pricing Policy Associate

About this role

Business unit overview

BlackRock’s Transfer Pricing Policy team is responsible for developing, implementing, documenting and defending BlackRock’s transfer pricing policies and procedures in over 35 countries and for over 150 legal entities globally. The Transfer Pricing Policy team is part of BlackRock’s Group Tax function which consists of over 100 tax professionals across 17 global locations.

Role overview

We’re looking for a talented, driven and hands-on transfer pricing professional to play a key part in supporting transfer pricing for BlackRock’s global business.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders across BlackRock’s Finance & Strategy and Tax teams, as well as with the wider BlackRock businesses. The role will: support the development, review and maintenance of transfer pricing policies and procedures for the BlackRock group’s businesses; involve the preparation of analysis and financial modelling to assess the transfer pricing impact of business changes; support with tax audits and controversy; support with transfer pricing documentation and other compliance requirements; and support the transfer pricing aspects of mergers & acquisitions and new business initiatives. This role will also involve working closely with BlackRock’s Transfer Pricing Execution team to enhance our governance and control frameworks over transfer pricing operations, reporting and compliance.

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and comfortable liaising directly with various business teams within the organization. The candidate must also have an ability to communicate complex tax concepts in ways that are meaningful to non-tax professionals.  The job requires strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong project management capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, review and maintenance of transfer pricing policies and procedures for the BlackRock group’s businesses

• Preparation of analysis and financial modelling to assess the transfer pricing impact of business changes

• Support with the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation and other filings in all material jurisdictions where BlackRock operates

• Develop functional descriptions of business activities, collaborating with others on the Transfer Pricing Policy and Execution teams, business groups, and Finance & Strategy

• Support the transfer pricing aspects of mergers & acquisitions and new business initiatives

• Supporting with the transfer pricing aspects of tax audits, including defending transfer pricing policies by drafting responses to tax inquiries from tax authorities

• Work cross-functionally within BlackRock and across our service providers

Qualifications/experience/competencies

• At least three years of experience working in an accounting firm or within a transfer pricing or finance function of a multinational entity

• Experience in asset management, banking, or financial services advantageous, but not essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax and/or CA/ACA/CTA/ADIT (or equivalent) qualified

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of advanced formulas and pivot tables

• Strong project management and organisational skills

• Solid written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively cross-functionally and communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexible; self-motivated and proactive.

• Detail-oriented, with an ability to prioritise and multi-task with minimal guidance, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.