Director, Global Equity Management

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage is seeking a senior equity compensation leader to oversee global equity and LTIP programs, acting as a subject matter expert across private-company equity and executive compensation. You will manage grants, vesting, transactions, and governance while collaborating with Finance, Tax, Legal, and Payroll to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership, confidential executive arrangements, and process improvements in a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in equity compensation, equity administration, executive compensation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and governance of global equity and LTIP programs.
• Serve as SME across private-company equity and executive equity compensation.
• Manage day-to-day equity administration, grants, vesting, transactions, forfeitures.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, and Accounting on equity accounting, tax, audits, reporting.

Skills

Equity compensation administration

Executive compensation support

Analytical skills

Project management

Equity administration platforms

Tools

Workday

Equity administration platforms

Financial systems

Reporting tools

Automation tools

Job description

• Lead the administration and governance of Vantage’s global equity and long-term incentive program
• Serve as a subject matter expert across private-company equity, long-term incentive programs, and executive equity compensation
• Manage day-to-day global equity administration, including grants, vesting, participant changes, transactions, and forfeitures
• Administer Vantage’s private-company LTIP, including documentation, reporting, and participant support
• Partner with Executive Compensation and senior leaders on executive grants, new-hire awards, retention awards, performance-based incentives, and confidential equity arrangements
• Establish and maintain governance, approval processes, policies, reconciliations, and controls
• Oversee equity administration platforms and external providers
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, and Accounting on equity accounting, valuation, tax, audits, reporting, and corporate transactions
• Simplify equity processes and communications for employees and executives
• Identify automation, reporting, control, and scalable-process improvements
• Report to the Vice President of Total Rewards and collaborate with Compensation, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Payroll, HR, and external advisors

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in equity compensation, equity administration, executive compensation, or a related field
• Hands-on experience administering private-company equity or long-term incentive programs
• Experience supporting executive equity compensation, including complex or highly confidential executive transactions
• Broad understanding of equity and incentive practices across different company or ownership structures
• Strong understanding of equity awards, vesting, transactions, forfeitures, tax withholding, and related processes
• Experience partnering with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Payroll, and external advisors
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with equity administration platforms and related systems
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
• Preferred: Experience with equity programs in both private and public company environments
• Preferred: Experience supporting an IPO, acquisition, recapitalization, or other significant equity event
• Preferred: Experience with global equity programs
• Preferred: Familiarity with ASC 718, Section 409A, and other equity-related requirements
• Preferred: Experience with Workday and/or leading equity administration platforms

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing global equity and long-term incentive programs, with a strong focus on equity administration, compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in handling complex executive compensation transactions while ensuring governance and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Equity Compensation Administration
• Executive Compensation Support
• Equity Administration Platforms
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Equity Administration
• Long-Term Incentive Programs
• Equity Awards Management
• Tax Withholding Processes
• Equity Valuation
• Governance Processes
• Confidential Information Handling
• Process Improvement
• Equity Transactions
• Financial Reporting

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Strong Communication
• Discretion and Judgment
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Private-Company Equity
• Executive Equity Compensation
• ASC 718
• Section 409A
• Global Equity Programs
• IPO Support
• Acquisition Transactions
• Recapitalization
• Equity Governance
• Confidential Equity Arrangements

Tools & Technologies

• Workday
• Equity Administration Platforms
• Financial Systems
• Reporting Tools
• Automation Tools