Director of Global Equity Administration & Compensation

Altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Director of Equity Administration & Compensation to lead global equity programs and support executive compensation initiatives. This role partners with Finance, HR, Legal, Payroll, and Tax to establish scalable processes, strong controls, and an excellent employee experience.

The position requires 10+ years in equity/stock plan administration and a deep understanding of RSUs, ESPPs, and related programs, with global governance experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in equity administration or stock plan administration.
• Strong knowledge of RSUs, ESPPs, and profit/partnership interests.
• Experience with cross-functional governance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end administration of global equity programs (RSUs, ESPP, etc.).
• Manage equity transactions including grants, vesting, settlements, and ESPP elections.
• Establish scalable controls, policies, and governance for equity administration.
• Oversee equity data integrity across participant, award, vesting, and transactions.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, Payroll, and Tax on equity matters.
• Coordinate with Legal on plan governance and board approvals.
• Support executive compensation programs and disclosures.

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Human Resources

Tools

Equity administration platforms

Job description

Altera is seeking a Director of Equity Administration & Compensation to lead global equity programs and support executive compensation initiatives. This role partners with Finance, HR, Legal, Payroll, and Tax to establish scalable processes, strong controls, and an excellent employee experience.

The position requires 10+ years in equity/stock plan administration and a deep understanding of RSUs, ESPPs, and related programs, with global governance experience.