Global Equity Plans Administrator

FactSet; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

FactSet is seeking an experienced Stock Plan Administrator to oversee the day-to-day administration and operational execution of global equity programs, including ESPP. You will oversee grants, exercises, vestings, and communications, while supporting platform implementations and cross-functional projects with HR, finance, payroll, tax, and legal.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and reporting for stakeholders; educating employees on equity programs and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equity and/or ESPP plan administration.
• Strong understanding of equity compensation plans, payroll, and compliance with global exposure.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Equity Plan Administration: Manage daily operations for FactSet's global equity programs—including ESPP, RSUs, Stock Options, and PSUs-covering grants, exercises, vestings, ESPP purchases, transfers, and participant communications.
• System Implementation & Management: Support the implementation, migration, and ongoing optimization of equity plan platforms/tools, ensuring seamless and accurate integration.
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects related to equity and ESPP plan administration, collaborating with HR, finance, payroll, tax, legal, and external vendors.
• Vendor Management: Act as primary contact with equity plan vendors, troubleshooting, coordinating system updates, and ensuring excellent communication.
• Regulatory Compliance & Data Integrity: Ensure compliance with global regulations and tax requirements, including US SEC/IRS and international equivalents. Prepare accurate records and reports for internal/external stakeholders and support audits.
• Employee Support & Education: Respond to employee inquiries and help to provide education on all equity and ESPP programs. Develop materials and deliver training as needed.
• Global Coordination: Administer global programs; adapt processes for local regulations, tax, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reporting: Prepare regular and ad hoc equity and ESPP plan reports for management, auditors, payroll, and finance.

Skills

Equity plan administration

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Equity administration platforms

Job description

FactSet is seeking an experienced Stock Plan Administrator to oversee the day-to-day administration and operational execution of global equity programs, including ESPP. You will oversee grants, exercises, vestings, and communications, while supporting platform implementations and cross-functional projects with HR, finance, payroll, tax, and legal.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and reporting for stakeholders; educating employees on equity programs and