Director

Summary

Join Braze as the Director, Global Equity Management, and optimize global equity programs. This leadership role requires public company experience, international equity management expertise, and a strong understanding of stock-based compensation and public company disclosures. You will oversee all aspects of equity program administration, ensuring seamless execution, compliance, and collaboration across teams. This position involves managing a team, developing and deploying employee training, and staying informed of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field -  Business Administration, Accounting, Finance
• 8+ years of advancing experience in equity administration, including at least 3+ years in a public company environment
• Sweeping understanding of equity instruments (structure and administration of), applicable reporting and tax regulations, and public company disclosure requirements
• Proven experience in managing employee stock purchase plans and ability to navigate multinational complexities
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail and comprehensive problem-solving abilities
• Experience with people management and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Willingness to maintain operations while fostering the improvement of end to end operations (i.e., developing both team and processes)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen effective and efficient processes for equity plan administration (Options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP) , including preparation of equity grants, processing vesting, exercises and distributions, tax withholdings, lock up restrictions, expirations, terminations and other plan-related operations
• Reconcile monthly equity activity - including shares outstanding, share reserves, cancellations, and share pool balance
• Provide employee stock-related input to quarter end and annual SEC reporting: Forms 3, 4 and 5 filings; data for 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy Statements and D&O questionnaires
• Prepare the information for filing of section 16 filings (e.g., Form 4s) for section 16 officers and directors
• Monitor compliance with relevant domestic and international laws and regulations regarding income and tax withholdings and reporting for stock awards
• Oversee preparation of equity-related materials for the Board and Compensation Committee meetings
• Partner with cross-functional departments (e.g., Legal, Payroll, People) to maintain and strengthen processes which ensure the accuracy of all equity data, including all aspects of record-keeping with stock plan database, reporting, reconciliation, and auditing
• Ensure database integrity, and accuracy of record keeping of employee data and equity data in the stock administration system (E*Trade)
• Ensure and foster a team environment in which procedures are followed to satisfy compliance with SOX and audit requirements
• Manage vendor relationships with transfer agents, brokers, and other vendors involved in stock plan administration
• Model share utilization for annual review cycles, new hires, attrition, promotions, M&A activity, etc
• Oversee the development and deployment of Company-wide employee training and communications to assist employees to understand the value of equity, plan terms and mechanics, and cultivate a general understanding
• Provide an admirable level of service in response to inquiries from employees, management, and others
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing equity administration team
• Develop talent, foster collaboration, and maintain a culture of operational excellence and employee success
• Remain informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) is preferred
• Strong expertise in E*Trade platform (preferred) or other equity administration platform

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that may include equity
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
• A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®