Stock & Option Solutions

About the Position

The Role

Stock & Option Solutions is currently seeking an Equity Compensation Associate to join our SOS Outsourcing team and support our clients. As an Equity Compensation Associate, you will have the opportunity to support SOS’s Account Management team and work with a variety of companies in administering and managing their employee stock option, stock purchase and restricted stock programs.  Responsibilities consist mainly of day-to-day administration on one of several of the equity compensation platforms supported by SOS.

All About You

The Work You’ll Do

The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability that may be required for a particular engagement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

  • Stock plan administration and/or management activities
  • Customer service to support employee inquiries on a variety of topics and issue-resolution related to equity compensation
  • Work with industry software and vendors to effectively manage our clients’ plans
  • Work with clients’ internal and external business partners, cross-functionally
  • Maintenance of employee equity database
  • Stock plan financial reporting activities/support
  • Stock plan reconciliation activities/support
  • SEC, audit and external reporting activities/support
  • Participant education and training activities/support
  • New plan roll outs and communications
  • Management of project activities/support
  • Follow, enhance and/or create policies and procedures of our clients
  • Recognize opportunities for enhancement/implementation of best practices
  • Assist in various other stock plan projects and initiatives as needed

The Expertise We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant industry experience
  • Stock plan administration experience
  • ECA or CEP candidates, preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency and/or experience with industry platforms (direct)
  • Experience with Equity Edge Online (EEO), Shareworks, or Fidelity PSW, preferred
  • Experience with Carta, Certent, Schwab Equiview or other platforms, welcomed
  • Equity compensation vendor experience is a plus
  • Accounting and/or paralegal knowledge is a plus

The Expertise We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant industry experience
  • Stock plan administration experience
  • ECA or CEP candidates, preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency and/or experience with industry platforms (direct)
  • Experience with Equity Edge Online (EEO), Shareworks, or Fidelity PSW, preferred
  • Experience with Carta, Certent, Schwab Equiview or other platforms, welcomed
  • Equity compensation vendor experience is a plus
  • Accounting and/or paralegal knowledge is a plus

The Expertise We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant industry experience
  • Stock plan administration experience
  • ECA or CEP candidates, preferred
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency and/or experience with industry platforms (direct)
  • Experience with Equity Edge Online (EEO), Shareworks, or Fidelity PSW, preferred
  • Experience with Carta, Certent, Schwab Equiview or other platforms, welcomed
  • Equity compensation vendor experience is a plus
  • Accounting and/or paralegal knowledge is a plus

The Right Fit

  • Consummate professional with a service-mentality and a commitment to delivering Peace of Mind to all internal, external and client partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to convey important information clearly and effectively
  • Exhibits strength in presentation and speaking skills
  • Able to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner, independently with minimal supervision
  • Works effectively on their own and in a team environment, with a willingness to train/coach others, as needed
  • Shows interest in development of own professional brand/persona
  • Exhibits exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and work ethic
  • A compliance-focused, process-oriented, analytical individual who is also flexible and can excel in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment
  • Able to maintain focus on continuous improvement, issue-resolution, problem-solving and follow-through
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality in an open and transparent environment
  • Delivers a high level of service and support while exercising judgement, diplomacy and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
  • Has the ability to communicate and partner with cross-functional teams (such as Legal, Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR) at all levels
  • Aligns with our company core values of IntegrityOpportunityPassionExcellence and Teamwork

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

You will be delivering peace of mind to our internal, external and client partners.

Our team strives to retain and continue to build a reputation of consistent, reliable, best-in-class equity compensation service and solutions as a long-term strategic partner to our clients. We aim to be a long-term career ‘home’ and strategic partner to our team and all equity compensation professionals in our community. Our marrying of these two ideals ensures the steady strength and growth of our organization, through the retention of our clients, the engagement and quality of our team, and our ability to maintain our position and reputation as the leader in equity compensation human capital solutions.

We are growing a community of equity compensation professionals, leading the way in creating a community of best practices, learning, sharing, coaching, continuing education and connection.

See What We Can Offer You

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and demonstrate our values through competitive pay, fantastic benefits, and access to all reasonable accommodations. As a consultant on our team, you are a member of the Stock & Option Solutions team, and you are a Stock & Option Solutions employee.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Remote work with flexible work schedules
  • Flexible 401k with match
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Automatic enrollment in Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employee
  • EAP Plan access
  • Training & education opportunities
  • Team-building events & programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Access to thousands of corporate retail discounts
    Disability, life and accidental insurance options
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending plans

A Few Extras for You…

You’ll have access to our team of expert Senior Stock Plan Professionals when you need advice.

You’ll be able to gain experience in working with all different types of clients.

You’ll be encouraged to grow your skillset and personal brand while learning new processes, stock plans and software systems.

 

We invite you to Find your peace of mind at sos-team.com/career-opportunities

Stock & Option Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or other protected status as required by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at employment@sos-team.com.

Join Our Team

Apply by filling out our form or call us at 408.979.8700
Stock & Option Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or other protected status as required by law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at employment@sos-team.com
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