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Kraken · 1 day ago

Global Stock Plan Administrator

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Kraken is a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. The Global Stock Plan Administrator will manage all equity plan activities, ensure compliance with securities laws, and serve as a point of contact for employees regarding equity grants and compensation.

Software

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Administer all equity plan activities:

Process new equity grants, exercises, RSU/stock option vesting, terminations, cancellations, forfeitures, repurchases, etc

Maintain accurate records in equity system(s) and cap table(s)

Coordinate with payroll for tax withholding, income reporting and share settlement related to equity events

Ensure timely reporting of equity activities in financial statements

Maintain compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations (e.g. insider trading / blackout rules, reporting obligations, local tax and disclosure requirements)

Support SOX or other internal audit controls or equivalent; prepare for external audit reviews

Coordinate with Chief Legal Officer to ensure grant agreements, plan documents, board approvals are up to date

Manage relationships with equity plan vendors / transfer agents, equity platforms

Oversee, or support, migration or implementation of equity administration systems when needed

Reconcile data across HR, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, and equity platforms

Prepare regular reporting to senior management, Compensation Committee or Board on equity plan metrics, cap table changes, dilution, etc

Assist in preparing documents for proxy statements, SEC filings (as applicable), or local equivalents

Serve as point of contact for employees with questions about equity grants, vesting, exercise, tax implications

Educate employees on equity compensation, terms and policies

Partner with HR/Finance/Legal/Payroll to align on changes or modifications in equity policies

Qualification

Equity plan administrationU.S.UK equity programsEquity compensation instrumentsAccounting for stock compensationEquity administration platformsCross-functional communicationCertification (CEP)IPO process experience