Global Equity Program Manager

Lyft
Seattle, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced stock plan administrators comfortable with global equity programs and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting.

Best fit for

  • Self-starters with 7+ years in global stock plan administration
    — “7+ years of experience in stock plan administration, including with public companies on a global scale
  • Candidates who excel at simplifying complex equity concepts for employees
    — “You can distill complex concepts into simple, easy to understand communications
  • Professionals with hands-on experience in international equity compliance and tax
    — “Deep knowledge of equity accounting and operating in international jurisdictions

Things to consider

  • Hybrid schedule requires 3 in-office days per week
    — “Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
  • Role involves frequent cross-functional collaboration with legal and finance teams
    — “Engage with senior leadership from the legal, finance, and people organizations

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you automated equity administration processes
    — “Continue to drive system automation on the Schwab Equiview platform
  • Demonstrate experience with M&A equity integration in interviews
    — “Define domestic and international integration strategies (deal specific) for equity
  • Showcase your ability to build employee education programs
    — “Develop and deliver world class employee education programs
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • efficient equity programs
  • world class employee education
  • SOX compliance
Typical background
7+ years equity administrationpublic company experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Stock Plan AdministrationGlobal Equity ProgramsSOX ComplianceCross-functional Relationship Building

Preferred

International Equity PlansM&A Equity IntegrationCompensation Committee Processes

Stack & domain

Stock Plan AdministrationEquity ProgramsComplianceTaxMobilityEmployee EducationCross-functional Relationship BuildingBias Toward ActionFinanceLegalHuman Resources

About the role

Original posting from Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is hiring an experienced, talented and energetic Global Equity Program Manager to support Lyft’s global equity function. This role will support execution, rapid international expansion, management of increasing transaction volume, and building critical infrastructure for our global equity programs.  The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the long term strategy and rolling out world class equity programs developed for precision and ease of execution. You will partner cross functionally on the design and delivery of ongoing programs, including compliance, tax, mobility, and employee education. The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and excellent at building strong relationships. You will report to the Director, Global Equity Programs in our Legal organization.

Responsibilities:

Support administration ofLyft’s global equity programs including processing all awards, grants, exercises, cancellations and the issuance of all new grants in the US and in foreign jurisdictions, including managing RSUs, PSUs, ESPP, capital markets transactions and other equity programs.

Continue to drive system automation on the Schwab Equiview platform across Workday and ADP.

Develop and deliver world class employee education programs for new and continuing employees with a focus on mechanics and overall financial wellness.

Support all aspects of SOX compliance and continuously work to build efficiencies around execution and documentation of key controls.

Engage with senior leadership from the legal, finance, and people organizations to design future equity programs and policies and continue to tailor existing ones to the changing needs of our workforce.

Coordinate closely with the payroll team to ensure proper withholding of tax from equity proceeds.

Provide a high level of customer service in responding to inquiries from current and former employees as well as investors.

Define domestic and international integration strategies (deal specific) for equity, support M&A equity integration process for our team and work with the team to execute on integration strategies. 

Ensure that the structure of equity plans and awards are appropriate for international jurisdictions through liaising with legal and tax teams.

Assist with D&O Questionnaires and Proxy disclosure regarding director and executive officer stock ownership.

Support the 10b5-1 program for executives and insiders across two brokers.

Support the timely filing of Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4 and 5) with the SEC.

Experience:

7+ years of experience in stock plan administration, including with public companies on a global scale.

You have experience effectively partnering with Total Rewards teams, with international equity plans (including M&A equity integration), and supporting Compensation Committee processes.

You operate like an owner. You are self-motivated, reliable, flexible, and can drive progress under tight deadlines.

You have exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills, have a strong track record of achievement and have a strong tendency toward cross-functional relationship building and a bias toward action.

You can distill complex concepts into simple, easy to understand communications.

You’re comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels and communicating effectively and efficiently.

You have a strong disposition toward empathy and create an environment where all participants feel supported.

You are capable of identifying and resolving issues before they surface.

CEP certification is preferred. Very strong Excel skills are required. Knowledge of Workday, ADP, and the Schwab Equiview platform is a huge plus.

Deep knowledge of equity accounting and operating in international jurisdictions.

You have a strong desire to learn and teach, constantly seeking opportunities to develop team members, and be developed by team members. 

Sense of humor, positive attitude, low ego, and a willingness to dive into new areas.

 

Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Subsidized commuter benefits

Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Seattle area is $121,440 - $151,800, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Source: Lyft careers

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