Equity & Reward Analyst

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Houston is seeking an Equity & Reward Analyst to join its Global Reward team. You will help administer and govern employee share plans on a global scale, while acting as a subject-matter expert for equity compensation across the Americas.

The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and collaboration with HR, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Legal, shaping both operational delivery and strategic development of equity programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in equity compensation or related field.
• Experience with employee share plans, RSUs, LTIPs, or other equity-based compensation programs.
• Strong understanding of equity governance, compliance, taxation, payroll, and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Tax across multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of global employee share plans and LTIPs.
• Manage equity transactions, vesting events, reconciliations, reporting, and controls.
• Serve as a resource on equity-related tax, payroll, legal, and regulatory considerations across the Americas.
• Partner with external share plan providers and internal stakeholders for a seamless employee experience.
• Support equity plan communications, education, and training initiatives.
• Conduct market benchmarking and reward analytics to assess competitiveness and industry best practices.
• Assist in the review, design, and enhancement of global share plans.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for senior leaders and governance committees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax accounting, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the equity compensation framework.]
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Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Equity governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Equity & Reward Analyst (PR/615036) Houston, Texas

Equity & Reward Analyst

Join a Global Reward Team Driving Equity Compensation Strategy & Operations

Our client, a leading international organization, is seeking an Equity & Reward Analyst to join its Global Reward function. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the administration, governance, and evolution of employee share plans on a global scale while serving as a subject matter expert for equity compensation programs across the Americas.

This position offers exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and Legal teams worldwide. You'll have the opportunity to influence both the operational delivery and strategic development of global equity and reward programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of global employee share plans and long-term incentive programs
• Manage equity transactions, vesting events, reconciliations, reporting, and operational controls
• Serve as a key resource on equity-related tax, payroll, legal, and regulatory considerations across the Americas
• Partner with external share plan providers and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Support equity plan communications, employee education, and training initiatives
• Conduct market benchmarking and reward analytics to assess competitiveness and industry best practices
• Assist in the review, design, and enhancement of global share plans
• Develop business cases and recommendations for senior leaders and governance committees
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax accounting, and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the equity compensation framework

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Approximately 5+ years of experience within equity compensation, share plan administration, total rewards, executive compensation, or a related field
• Experience managing employee share plans, stock plans, RSUs, LTIPs, or other equity-based compensation programs
• Strong understanding of equity governance, compliance, taxation, payroll, and reporting requirements
• Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups including HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and Tax
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Global exposure with collaboration across multiple regions
• High visibility within a growing international organization
• Blend of operational, analytical, and strategic responsibilities
• Opportunity to become a trusted advisor in equity compensation and reward programs
• Strong cross-functional exposure and long-term career growth potential