Global Equity Strategy Lead

Worldpay; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Worldpay is seeking a Principal Stock Plan Consultant to lead the design, administration, governance, and optimization of global equity compensation programs. You will partner with executive leadership, HR, Legal, Tax, and Finance to ensure plans are competitive and compliant.

The role reports to the Director Long-Term Incentives & Retention within Total Rewards and will be based in a hybrid setup at our Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, HR, or related field.
• CEP designation preferred for equity professionals.
• 8–12 years of public/private equity compensation experience.
• Deep knowledge of global equity programs, ASC 718, tax and regulatory issues.
• Experience with equity systems (E*TRADE, Fidelity, Shareworks, Equity Edge).

Responsibilities

• Lead equity compensation strategy and design of RSUs, stock options, ESPP, and performance shares.
• Partner with Total Rewards and LTI to align programs with talent and shareholder goals.
• Manage global equity program rollout, compliance, and scalability.
• Benchmark programs and drive data-driven improvements.
• Oversee governance, documentation, and internal controls; support proxy disclosures.

Skills

Equity compensation

Stock plan administration

Executive compensation

Global equity programs

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in business or related field

CEP designation preferred

Tools

E*TRADE

Fidelity

Shareworks

Equity Edge

Job description

Worldpay is seeking a Principal Stock Plan Consultant to lead the design, administration, governance, and optimization of global equity compensation programs. You will partner with executive leadership, HR, Legal, Tax, and Finance to ensure plans are competitive and compliant.

The role reports to the Director Long-Term Incentives & Retention within Total Rewards and will be based in a hybrid setup at our Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA offices.