Job Title:
Equity/Share Plans Specialist
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Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Equity/Share Plans Specialist to join our team in London or Houston, supporting the administration and governance of our global employee share plans.
Working closely with our Share Plans Manager, local HR teams and the global Reward team, you will help ensure the accurate, compliant and efficient administration of equity programmes across multiple jurisdictions.
You will act as a key point of contact for local Heads of HR, Traders and senior management, providing guidance on share plan matters while contributing to the continuous improvement of our global equity programmes.
Knowledge of the associated tax and regulatory requirements for US employee share plans would be an advantage.
Please note: this is a office-based position in either London or Houston.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the end-to-end administration of global employee share plans, ensuring accurate, compliant and efficient operations across all regions.
- Provide guidance on local market practices, taxation, payroll requirements and regulatory considerations.
- Partner with local HR teams, the global Reward team, Payroll, Tax, Finance, Legal and external share plan providers.
- Manage equity transactions, data validation, reconciliations, reporting and operational controls.
- Respond to employee and stakeholder queries relating to equity plans, vesting events, taxation and transactions.
- Support employee communications and education initiatives relating to share plans.
- Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.
- Work closely with the Share Plans Manager to ensure consistent administration of share plans across jurisdictions.
Share Plans Governance
- Support the review, design and enhancement of global employee share plans.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure alignment with market practices.
- Assess the financial, tax, accounting and employee impact of proposed plan changes.
- Prepare analyses and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Support compliance with legal, regulatory, tax and governance requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
Other
- As part of the broader global Reward team, contribute to Reward projects and provide support locally on compensation matters.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience in a big 4 firm, or similar,
- 3+ years of experience working with shareplans. Previous experience in global mobility, taxation or related areas would be a strong advantage.
- Strong understanding of share plan administration, governance and compliance,
- Understanding of the tax, payroll, legal and regulatory requirements relating to employee share plans across international jurisdictions.
- Experience working with local HR teams and global stakeholders in an international environment.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with local and global stakeholders,
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset, with the ability to interact confidently with local Heads of HR, Traders and senior management.
- Hands-on, proactive and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic team.
- High levels of integrity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong problem-solving and research skills.
- Team player with a positive and entrepreneurial attitude.
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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