Mastercard · 1 day ago
Director, Total Rewards, Equity Compensation
Purchase, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $269K/yr
10+ years expMastercard is a global technology company powering economies and enabling people in over 200 countries. The Director of Equity Compensation will lead the delivery of global equity compensation programs, manage a team, ensure compliance, and drive operational improvements to enhance employee experience.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
Responsibilities
Ensure successful administration of equity programs, including equity grant processing, exercise and vesting tracking, and data management
Responsible for managing the relationship and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s stock plan administration platforms, including monitoring participant experience, service level delivery, timely file feeds/integrations, and contract compliance
Drive operational excellence and elevate the employee experience by assessing and redesigning equity systems and processes. This includes creating and maintaining standard operating procedures, process maps, and workflows for equity compensation programs, with clearly defined handoffs and escalation protocols to promote clarity across stakeholders
Measure service levels provided to employees and lead continuous improvement initiatives as appropriate
Stay abreast of global regulatory requirements and policy changes in the equity space, assessing implications on delivery practices, recommending and applying changes as needed to ensure compliance
Responsible for successfully complying with all Equity SOX controls and global audit/compliance requests, including ensuring that all requests, approvals, grants, purchases, and documentations are maintained in accordance with department, legal, finance, tax, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirement procedures
Liaise with payroll team and finance to ensure smooth execution of equity programs/processes, such as proper withholding and reporting of payroll eligible events
Interface with Global Business Services Center (GBSC) as necessary to ensure inquiries and escalations from managers and employees are addressed
Collaborate with multiple internal and external groups to identify potential operational efficiencies and ensure seamless and consistent delivery of equity services to employees
Manage the administration of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) globally. Including: planning ahead of each new offering period. Ensuring timely file feeds to third party administrator, reconcile data, error correction (if required), accurate purchase of shares, and timely delivery of shares to employee accounts
Track operational risks related to equity compensation delivery and actioning of mitigation plans
Management of escalations and issues procedures with root cause analysis
Qualification
Required
Leadership and project management experience in implementation and administration of equity processes and programs including an Employee Stock Purchase Program
Technical expertise in equity compensation, including knowledge of plan design, accounting and financial implications, governance procedures, SOX, SEC/other U.S. federal disclosure requirements
Exceptional attention to detail and expertise in establishing workflows and process documentation
Knowledge of U.S. federal and state taxation, as well as general knowledge of global taxation as it relates to equity compensation
Track record of working cross-functionally and collaboratively at all levels, including working remotely with cross-functional teams and able to guide decision making
Strong interpersonal skills and expert team-building capabilities, having successfully managed and motivated diverse teams across different markets
Strong risk management mindset and calm under pressure
10+ years of experience in public company equity plan administration with global reach
In-depth knowledge of equity compensation regulations, accounting principles, and tax implications
Proven track record with multi-national corporations
Working knowledge of payroll systems and processes
Familiarity with equity accounting, financial reporting, and SEC regulations is essential
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional communication skills and team leadership capabilities
Detail-oriented and capable of working with sensitive and confidential information
Preferred
Experience working with a third-party recordkeeping system a must (specific knowledge of Morgan Stanley Shareworks a plus)
Workday system experience a plus
CEP – Certified Equity Professional a plus
Benefits
Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
Flexible spending account and health savings account
Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
Jury duty leave
On-site fitness facilities in some locations
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-25IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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