Equity Administration Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy and implementation of Kraken’s global equity initiatives.

• Supervise capitalization table management.

• Act as the main point of contact for all equity-related inquiries.

• Administer the company's equity programs on a global scale.

• Maintain the capitalization table, which includes new grants, share issuances, and intricate vesting schedules.

• Oversee participant transactions related to equity plans, including grants and exercises.

• Communicate with participants to address questions regarding vesting, transactions, enrollment, and general information.

• Manage option exercises, transaction reconciliations, pending new hires, grant lists, termination dates, tax withholding, and reporting.

• Provide support to Corporate Governance, HR, Payroll, and Finance for equity compensation reporting and data management.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and the Finance team for quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and regulatory audits.

• Handle secondary market transactions and detailed closing processes.

• Assist Corporate Governance with documentation related to stock transfers.

• Work alongside Legal, Finance, People, Executive Leadership, and external stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Director of Equity.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

• Over 6 years of relevant experience as a stock plan administrator in either a startup or corporate environment.

• Experience in an international public company.

• Extensive knowledge of eShareworks.

• Strong technical competencies, particularly in MS Excel or similar spreadsheet applications.

• Dedication to processes, tracking, reporting, and being responsive.

• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT, demonstrating sound judgment in verifying outputs and safeguarding confidentiality, privilege, and personal data.

• Certification as a Certified Equity Professional (CEP) is preferred.

• Experience as a paralegal, in fintech, or within a startup environment is preferred.

• Experience in both pre-IPO and post-IPO settings, or similar public offerings, is preferred.

• Ability to work from a designated city and country.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus program.

• Equity program.

• Wellness allowance.

• Medical insurance (US only).

• Dental insurance (US only).

• Vision insurance (US only).

• 401(k) (US only).

• Requirement to use Kraken products internally after joining.