Senior Equity Administration Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Equity Administration Manager in the United States.

This is a senior, high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and scaling global equity administration strategy within a fast-growing, international organization. You will own the vision, operating model, and execution of all equity-related programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an exceptional employee experience across a distributed workforce. Acting as a key advisor to leadership, you will influence strategic decisions while driving global equity policies, systems, and processes that support long-term scalability. This role requires both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to guide a distributed team and collaborate across Legal, Finance, Tax, HR, and other key functions. You will also lead complex global initiatives, including system optimization and M&A-related equity planning. This is a highly visible position where your work directly impacts employee experience, compliance, and organizational growth.

• Define and lead the global stock administration strategy, operating model, and long-term vision aligned with overall business and talent priorities
• Manage and develop a distributed equity administration team, providing leadership, coaching, and clear direction to ensure high performance
• Own global equity systems, vendors, and processes, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and an optimal employee experience
• Design and continuously improve equity policies and workflows, anticipating regulatory changes and industry trends
• Serve as a key subject matter expert and escalation point for complex equity-related matters and compliance issues
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Tax, Accounting, Payroll, HR, Recruiting, and Investor Relations to implement global equity programs
• Ensure global tax compliance by partnering closely with internal tax teams and external advisors
• Drive large-scale equity initiatives including system enhancements, process redesign, and M&A-related equity integration
• Oversee equity data integrity, reporting, and analytics to support decision-making and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Finance and People leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term equity program planning
• Influence organizational strategy by providing insights on equity trends, risks, and opportunities

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in global equity administration, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams
• CEP Level 3 certification required
• Strong expertise in global equity programs, tax regulations, compliance frameworks, and administration practices
• Proven experience managing external equity vendors, platforms, and consultants
• Hands-on experience with equity systems such as Shareworks, Morgan Stanley, or E*TRADE preferred
• Strong track record of scaling equity operations in fast-growing, complex, or global organizations
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills across senior business functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional equity challenges
• Ability to lead large-scale, high-impact projects with multiple dependencies and tight timelines
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate regulatory changes and design proactive solutions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership

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Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $165,400 to $225,000 USD depending on experience and location
• Additional bonus and equity compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Equity participation in a high-growth organization
• Flexible remote-first work environment
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Parental leave and caregiver support programs
• Opportunity to shape and scale global equity strategy at a leadership level
• Exposure to cross-functional strategic initiatives including M&A and global expansion