Stock Plan Administration Analyst | PGIM Ireland

Prudential Financial; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave 23 days

Pension Scheme

Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK V"(C)

Life Assurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

PGIM Ireland is seeking a Stock Plan Analyst to support equity compensation programs and data management. The role involves processing stock plan activities, managing data exchanges, and coordinating with vendors to ensure accurate, audit-ready records.

The position is hybrid with two days per week in the Letterkenny office, offering exposure to a regulated environment and opportunities to contribute to governance and compliance in global stock plan administration.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting stock plan administration and related financial operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and data interpretation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and controls.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily stock plan administration including processing transactions and maintaining accounts.
• Manage imports, file transmissions, data exchanges, reporting, reconciliations and validation.
• Support recurring stock plan processes and annual activities and sandbox creation.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and support service needs.
• Assist testing and implementation projects to improve efficiency and reporting quality.

Skills

Stock plan administration

Equity compensation knowledge

Data management

Analytical skills

Vendor communication

Power Query in Excel

Tools

Power Query in Excel

Job description

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI), we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

What you can expect:

The Global Stock Plan Administration team is responsible for the administration and operational execution of Prudential's employee equity compensation and stock purchase programs. This team manages the systems, processes, data, and vendor relationships that support stock plan participants across the organization while ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a positive employee experience. Within this organization, a unique opportunity exists for a Stock Plan Analyst to support critical operational processes across equity plan administration, reporting, data management, and participant services. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and team members to ensure accurate and timely execution of stock plan activities in a controlled and highly regulated environment.

Location: This role will be hybrid, 2 days a week in the Letterkenny office.

What you will do:

Execute daily stock plan administration activities, including transaction processing, participant requests, account maintenance, trading restrictions, and operational controls. Manage daily imports, file transmissions, data exchanges, reporting, reconciliations, and validation activities across internal systems and external vendors. Support recurring stock plan processes, including daily exercises, grant administration, releases, PSPP activities, estimates, sandbox creation, and share ownership reporting. Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues, support participant service needs, and maintain audit-ready documentation. Support testing, implementation, annual stock plan activities, and continuous improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and reporting quality.

What you will bring:

Experience supporting stock plan administration, equity compensation programs, employee stock purchase plans, or related financial operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify discrepancies, perform validations and reconciliations, and drive resolution. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to established controls and procedures. Experience working with external vendors and internal business partners, with effective communication and relationship management skills. Knowledge of compliance, audit support, documentation requirements, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and data management processes within a regulated environment.

What will set you apart:

Experience with E*TRADE’s Equity Edge Online platform including Workflows. Familiarity with payroll and tax implications associated with stock compensation programs. Experience supporting testing and validation activities for system enhancements or implementation projects. Knowledge of public company stock plan governance and compliance requirements. Exposure to global stock plan administration and international participant populations. Experience with Power Query in Excel. Comfortability and curiosity with leveraging AI.

What we offer you:

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement.

PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit. Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.

- PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit. Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. - PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit. Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 ...