Global Equity Operations Leader

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Manager, Global Equity Administration to run our global equity programs with a focus on high-quality execution, scalable processes, auditable controls, and reliable equity systems. You will be hands-on in day-to-day equity administration and help improve how we operate as we scale.

Based in San Francisco, CA, this hybrid role involves collaborating with Legal, Equity Programs, Compensation, Tax, Payroll, and Finance to ensure equity operations are accurate,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive equity administration experience in a high-growth environment.
• Strong working knowledge of equity administration platforms (Shareworks preferred or comparable).
• Ability to operate with precision and urgency in time-sensitive processes.
• Comfort working with HRIS, payroll, and accounting/reporting partners.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting tools.
• High ownership and prioritization; manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end employee equity administration across lifecycle events (new grants, vesting/RSU releases, option exercises, and related transactions).
• Run recurring operational cycles by managing timelines, checklists, stakeholder inputs, and issue resolution.
• Produce audit-ready equity reporting and support accounting, compliance, and reporting needs with accurate data.
• Build and maintain automated reporting (scheduled reports, dashboards, reconciliations) to reduce manual effort and improve speed and accuracy.
• Support equity system operations including troubleshooting, configuration updates, permissions, report builds, and workflow maintenance.
• Partner with Internal Controls to keep process documentation current and ensure controls are followed.
• Support new programs and special transactions including liquidity events (tender offers).

Skills

Equity administration

Shareworks

Auditable controls

Data analytics

Tools

Shareworks

Job description

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Manager, Global Equity Administration to run our global equity programs with a focus on high-quality execution, scalable processes, auditable controls, and reliable equity systems. You will be hands-on in day-to-day equity administration and help improve how we operate as we scale.

Based in San Francisco, CA, this hybrid role involves collaborating with Legal, Equity Programs, Compensation, Tax, Payroll, and Finance to ensure equity operations are accurate,