Recursion · 1 day ago
Senior Stock Plan Administrator
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $153K/yr
5+ years expRecursion is a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to radically improve lives. The Senior Stock Plan Administrator will ensure the integrity, compliance, and equity of stock-based compensation programs while supporting employees’ understanding and access to these benefits, collaborating with various internal teams to maintain and improve stock plans and processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyMachine LearningPharmaceuticalSoftwareTherapeutics
Hiring Manager
Daniel Benavides
Responsibilities
Manage Stock Plans with Legal & Compliance Oversight
Execute transactions involving stock options, RSU vesting, and ESPP purchases in close collaboration with Legal, HR, and Finance
Ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, and global securities laws, as well as internal governance policies
Monitor and interpret changing regulatory requirements that impact equity compensation programs
Ensure Accurate Equity Record-Keeping & Reporting
Oversee and ensure database integrity and accurate record-keeping of stock plan data using our stock plan platform
Reconcile equity transaction records between stock administration, HR, and payroll systems to ensure data accuracy
Support financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance efforts related to equity compensation
Enhance Accessibility & Equity in Stock Programs
Manage the expansion of stock-based compensation programs internationally, ensuring fair and legally compliant implementation across different jurisdictions
Support corporate transactions, including M&A, with a focus on integrating stock plans equitably and transparently
Educate employees on stock benefits, tax implications, and plan participation to promote financial literacy and equitable access
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in stock plan administration, with a strong understanding of equity compensation in both startup and public company environments
OR experience in accounting with equity experience
OR paralegal with equity experience
Experience managing international public company stock options, RSUs, and ESPP programs
Experience supporting corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
Knowledge of SOX compliance and financial reporting related to stock compensation
Preferred
Completed Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation preferred
Background in legal, accounting, or compliance fields is a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Recursion
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) is a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to radically improve lives.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$865.38MKey Investors
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2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2023-07-12Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Gibson
Co-Founder and CEO
Ben Mabey
Chief Technology Officer
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