Sr Manager, Stock Administration

About the role

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. This role will lead the global administration of TTD’s equity programs, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, scalable processes, and exceptional employee experience across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in managing the administration of TTD’s equity programs for global employees, including restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing stock administration team
• Oversee all aspects of the ESPP lifecycle, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and automate workflows
• Partner closely with the Senior Equity Program Manager to ensure alignment across equity programs and support compliance, governance, and employee education efforts
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve scalability
• Develop and document policies, procedures, and controls for equity administration
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on equity-related questions and programs
• Review the preparation of Section 16 reporting requirements, including Forms 3, 4, and 5
• Partner effectively and proactively with Human Resources, Legal, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant administration of equity programs
• Perform ad-hoc projects and initiatives in support of the Stock Administration team
• Lead the optimization and integration of Equity Edge Online (EEO) and related systems to improve automation, data accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Review the preparation and reconciliation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of equity information
• Assist the Director, Stock Administration as needed

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive stock administration experience, including global equity plan administration for publicly traded companies
• Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing stock administration professionals in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Deep expertise in administering complex global ESPP programs, including tax and regulatory considerations
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure, high-volume environment and juggle multiple assignments, concurrent deadlines, and changing priorities
• Clear communicator who can partner effectively across teams
• Hands-on experience with Equity Edge Online
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• CEP designation preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and global taxation of equity compensation requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, high-volume workflows
• Excellent project management and process improvement skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
• Retirement benefits including a 401k plan with company match
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Well-being benefits
• Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
• Parental leave
• Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
• Vacation time for full-time employees: up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafter
• Around 13 paid holidays per year
• Eligibility to become The Trade Desk shareholder through stock-based compensation grants
• Option to purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $113,500—$208,100 USD. All employees may be eligible for variable compensation-based incentives and commissions, depending on the role.