REQ11896 Senior Manager, Equity Administration (Open)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all equity-related compensation data for internal and external purposes.Provide timely and helpful customer service to all grantees for company equity.Ensure accurate annual share/option awards/grants, payment and exercise processes and financial statement reporting and disclosure that are all compliant with internal controls, legal agreements and regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the process to ensure all aspects of the Company’s global equity plans, including all grants, vesting, exercises and cancellations or restricted shares/stock options, are executed timely, accurately and in compliance with all internal controls.Ensure all equity compensation processes and data comply with local and international regulations and securities laws, as well as tax withholding and reporting rules.Maintain database integrity and ensure accuracy of recordkeeping of equity dataEnsure all equity activity is properly and timely reported to Payroll and FinanceProcess dividend payments and delivery of payment statementsDevelop partnerships with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Tax, Payroll, Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting and Human ResourcesAssist SVP in preparing recommendations for annual new grants and structure for Compensation Committee approvalRespond to senior employee inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and vendors as appropriate to resolve issuesEnsure high levels of customer service for employees regarding questions on shares, impacts on tax withholding and other queries related to equity compensationProvide employee training regarding changes in programs, processes and tools, as neededPrimary relationship manager for Computershare and work closely with broker(s) and trustee(s) as neededBack-up approver for Corporate Payroll processesOther projects and activities as needed and requested by managementManage a team of one

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

Minimum 5 years experience with employee share plans (SIP/ESOP) for a listed company or a brokerage;Experience in finance, accounting, legal and/or payroll strongly preferred;Prior experience with equity grants for both US and HK publicly traded companies;Working knowledge of the regulations and disclosure requirements for equity awards under both US GAAP (20-F filing) and IFRS (HK annual and interim reports);Proven ability to interpret and understand legal documents such as, security and tax regulations and government legislationExperience with multiple equity plans and publicly traded companies is a plusTeam management experience a plus

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant qualifications, preferable in Finance, Accounting or EconomicsProfessional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar is a plus

Skills / Competencies  

Working knowledge of Computershare Equity Administration and Workday a plusGood communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels with internal and external partiesDetail orientation is mandatoryConversant in English required, Cantonese/Mandarin a plusStrong analytical and problem solving skills requiredExcellent Excel and Word skills requiredStrong understanding of GDPR and other data privacy lawsAbility to manage sensitive matters professionally is required