Transfer Pricing Japanese Business Network (JBN) Intern - Summer 2026 Save for Later Remove job

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In transfer pricing at PwC, you will focus on providing guidance and support to clients on transfer pricing matters. In this field, you will help businesses establish and maintain appropriate pricing for transactions between related entities, maintaining compliance with tax regulations and minimising the risk of disputes.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Transfer Pricing Japanese Business Network (JBN) Intern you will engage in projects that involve analyzing financial statements, conducting tax research, and understanding international taxation principles. As an Intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments, contributing to the team's success.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of transfer pricing, working alongside experienced professionals in the Tax Services group. You will be involved in tasks such as financial modeling and legal document review, which are essential for understanding the financial and legal aspects of multinational business operations. This position offers a unique chance to develop your skills in corporate and financial structuring, providing a solid foundation for your future career in tax services.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in conducting transfer pricing analysis and documentation
- Participating in research related to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and international taxation
- Assisting in the preparation and review of financial models to evaluate corporate structuring strategies
- Engaging in tax compliance activities, including tax documentation and auditing processes
- Collaborating with professionals to analyze financial statements for business tax purposes
- Observing and learning about economic translation and its impact on global business structuring
- Contributing to tax dispute resolution efforts by gathering and analyzing relevant data
- Applying intellectual curiosity to explore structured transactions and their implications
- Developing an understanding of legal document review processes in the context of transfer pricing
- Supporting transaction services by participating in financial due diligence and integration activities

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following field(s) of study: Economics, Accounting, or Finance
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
- Business-level fluency in Japanese and English, with the ability to read, write, and speak both languages in a professional setting
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating skills in financial modeling and analysis
- Participating in international taxation and transfer pricing projects
- Supporting corporate structuring and financial structuring initiatives
- Engaging in tax research and documentation processes
- Observing legal document review and tax compliance activities

Learn more about how we work:

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: