Lead Stock Plan Administrator

About This Role
Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Administers equity and other long-term incentive programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), performance stock units, cash long-term incentive plan and Discover's IRC §423 employee stock purchase plan. Assists with Section 16 reporting, managing, and tracking insider trading policy compliance / preclearance and administration of Rule 10b5-1 plans. Other substantive areas of responsibility include dividend equivalent administration, Proxy Statement compensation tables and narratives, Board Director compensation tracking and communications, Director and Officer stock ownership policy compliance, equity and expense forecasting and vendor management (captive broker, transfer agent). Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities

• Administers equity transactions globally such as granting, exercise, sale, releases, retirements, terminations, expatriates, and international transfers.
• Calculates and tracks dividend equivalents, retirement eligible FICA compliance and quarterly employee stock purchase plan offering periods.
• Reviews and processes equity vesting and release with broker, online grant acceptance and employee communication, including coordinating accurate tax withholding and reporting.
• Compiles equity related data for required SEC security filings.
• Forecasts equity compensation and expense.
• Suggests and leads process improvement initiatives and automation of processes.

Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, Law, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Stock/Equity, Compensation, Human Resources, or related field.
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Stock/Equity, Compensation, Human Resources, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we'd also look for:

• 6+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Stock/Equity, Compensation, Human Resources, or related field.

Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $74,000.00 to $124,800.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com .
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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)