Global Equity Operations Lead

Deel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible office membership (IWG)

Additional perks based on status

Job summary

Deel is seeking an Equity Operations Lead to run the equity for EORs service globally, ensuring accurate tax events, payroll collaboration, and Product automation. You will work with Legal, Payroll, People and Finance to scale equity programs while meeting regulatory requirements.

You will drive cross-functional improvements, oversee data integrity for grants, and deliver trainings on tax implications, with a strong focus on compliance across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in equity administration, payroll, or finance.
• Experience using cap table platforms to administer global stock option programs.
• Experience managing stock options, cap table systems, and equity-related legal and financial documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex data across systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer service skills.
• Advanced Excel or similar tools for equity data analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across Legal, Payroll, People, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Equity for EORs service end-to-end, including client onboarding, tax event processing, payroll collaboration, and Product automation collaboration.
• Partner with the Product team to Develop and lead continuous improvements and scalable automation solutions for equity operations.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure equity-related actions align with cap table governance and internal policies.
• Deliver high-quality support to equity participants, resolving inquiries efficiently and with a strong customer focus.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely calculation and reporting of tax withholding obligations across jurisdictions.
• Work with the People team to validate and process equity data for board approvals, new hire grants, promotions, and organizational changes.
• Design and deliver training materials and sessions to educate employees on the equity program and relevant tax implications.
• Ensure global compliance with income and tax withholding rules, especially in scenarios involving cross-border mobility or changes in employment type (e.g., contractor to employee).
• Day-to-day responsibilities include: leading equity operations support for internal teams, preparing and reviewing data for grant cycles, managing country equity reporting, and coordinating with cross-functional and external stakeholders.

Skills

Equity administration

Payroll experience

Global compliance

Cap table management

Stock options management

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Cap table software

Payroll systems

Job description

Deel is seeking an Equity Operations Lead to run the equity for EORs service globally, ensuring accurate tax events, payroll collaboration, and Product automation. You will work with Legal, Payroll, People and Finance to scale equity programs while meeting regulatory requirements.

You will drive cross-functional improvements, oversee data integrity for grants, and deliver trainings on tax implications, with a strong focus on compliance across jurisdictions.