Equity & Compensation Analyst

Position Overview

The Equity & Compensation Analyst supports global equity programs and executes compensation-related activities across the organization. Key responsibilities include administering equity operations, maintaining accurate records, collaborating with external vendors, and supporting compensation processes.

What you'll do

• Administer day-to-day equity operations, including grants, vesting, exercises, cancellations, and reporting in accordance with plan rules and company policies.
• Maintain accurate equity records and ensure data integrity across systems, including HRIS, payroll, and equity platforms.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, and Legal to ensure proper tax treatment, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance of equity transactions.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to equity awards, vesting schedules, and transactions.
• Support compensation processes such as job evaluations, offer management, compensation and bonus planning, severance administration, and other total rewards initiatives.
• Analyze compensation and equity data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partners with HR Business Partners and Total Rewards leadership to support compensation program execution and enhancements.
• Assist in the development and documentation of compensation and equity processes, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Support system updates, testing, and process improvements related to equity and compensation tools.
• Collaborate with external vendors (e.g., equity platform providers such as J.P. Morgan) to troubleshoot issues and optimize system functionality.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data privacy standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across equity administration and compensation programs.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in equity administration, compensation, or total rewards.
• Hands-on experience supporting equity programs and/or compensation processes.
• Experience with equity administration systems (J.P. Morgan platform experience preferred).
• Exposure to global equity programs and multi-country considerations is a plus.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and compensation tools.
• Working knowledge of equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and related processes (granting, vesting, taxation).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and confidential data with integrity.
• Basic understanding of compensation principles, including benchmarking and job evaluation methodologies.
• Familiarity with equity administration platforms (experience with J.P. Morgan platform is a strong plus).
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data reconciliation).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain equity and compensation concepts to employees and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to process improvement and issue resolution.