Global Equity Plan Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership and manage global stock plans, which include stock options, RSUs, PSUs, ESPP, and other applicable long-term incentive awards.

• Implement country-specific regulations for global transactions, covering aspects such as tax withholding, payroll timing, settlement methods, reporting obligations, eligibility, exchange controls, currency, and data privacy.

• Ensure E*TRADE Equity Edge Online is maintained as the definitive record for awards, participants, transactions, vesting schedules, tax elections, settlement details, and plan documents.

• Manage vendor relationships and system integrations involving E*TRADE, Workday, payroll, Finance, the transfer agent, and other pertinent systems.

• Propel program enhancements through automation, performance metrics, and compliance-focused human-in-the-loop workflows.

• Aid in public-company reporting, controls, and governance in collaboration with Accounting and Finance.

• Keep track of share reserves, plan limits, dilution, and transaction activities.

• Own and manage SOX controls, approval workflows, access controls, segregation of duties, reconciliations, exception management, evidence retention, control certifications, and audit requests.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Tax, and external advisors on plan interpretation, securities-law requirements, equity agreements, insider trading, Rule 144, and other sensitive issues.

• Design and oversee a global equity education strategy.

• Develop scalable resources, conduct training sessions, maintain communication calendars, and act as the primary escalation point for employee inquiries.

• Report directly to the Head of Total Rewards.

• Assist employees and transactions across various countries, legal entities, currencies, payrolls, and tax regimes.

• Travel occasionally to support business operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in global stock plan administration, equity compensation, executive compensation, payroll, accounting, or a related field.

• Proven experience in administering equity across multiple countries, legal entities, payrolls, and tax jurisdictions, including international employee mobility and compliance with specific country regulations.

• Experience managing E*TRADE, Workday, brokers, transfer agents, global payroll providers, HRIS teams, tax advisors, and other external vendors.

• Strong skills in data management, Excel or Google Sheets, reconciliation, reporting, documentation, and problem-solving.

• Capability to clearly explain complex equity, tax, and compliance concepts to employees and management.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).

• CEP certification or progress toward certification (preferred).

• Proven ability to utilize AI, workflow automation, or data tools to minimize repetitive tasks and enhance quality.

• Strong judgment regarding confidentiality, accuracy, and the necessity for human review.

• Must reside and work remotely from the United States.

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is posted.

🏝️ Benefits

• Selection of medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Company-funded life and disability insurance.

• Company-subsidized mental health benefits.

• 401(k) plan featuring pre-tax and Roth options.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.

• Paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Fertility and family-forming assistance.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• Paid leaves.

• 10 company holidays.

• Complimentary access to Lime vehicles in participating cities.

• Monthly phone allowance.

• Designated learning and development days.

• Access to One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

• Opportunities for discretionary annual performance bonuses.

• Equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility criteria.

• Reasonable accommodations available if necessary.