Head Of Equity Administration

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate all aspects of the Company’s equity programs, including processing of new grants, vesting and distributions, as well as the review of equity transactions, terminations, and cancellations;
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all equity data in the equity system of record, including overseeing tax reporting relating to equity awards;
• Generate and maintain reporting of stock-based compensation data for accounting in accordance with GAAP and IFRS and provide support to external auditors for annual audits;
• Cook up with the Payroll, Legal, and People teams regularly to ensure efficiency in equity-related processes and resolve issues as they arise;
• Lead employee trainings and communications around equity compensation and respond to employee inquiries regarding the equity incentive plan;
• Work closely with the cross-functional teams to implement and maintain appropriate controls around equity compensation processes.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Human Resources;
• 7+ years of stock plan administration;
• 3+ years in a management role overseeing a team;
• Strong knowledge of all laws, regulations and statutes, both state and federal, relating to compensation and familiar with international securities and tax laws governing employee stock plans;
• Solid written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to dissect tasks and dilemmas under a microscope, seeking out the root causes of any and all issues to formulate solutions;
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Preferably a Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation or similar certification;
• Preferred public and private equity management experience;
• Experience with a stock repurchase and share exchange programs.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation or similar certification;
• Preferred public and private equity management experience;
• Experience with a stock repurchase and share exchange programs.

Skills

• Hands on problem solving;
• Deep understanding of global equity administration, processes;
• Keen ability to collaborate cross-functionally;
• Confidence to navigate through ambiguity;
• Flexibility to provide solutions to help develop the best strategies for unique equity programs.

Benefits

At Riot Games, we make reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match.