Global Stock Administration Lead

thetradedesk; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising. This Senior Manager, Stock Administration role leads global administration of equity programs, ensuring compliance, scalable processes, and excellent employee experience across jurisdictions.

You will mentor a high-performing team, oversee ESPP workflows, collaborate with HR, Legal, Accounting, and Tax, and drive automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive stock administration experience, including global equity plan administration for publicly traded companies.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing stock administration professionals in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Deep expertise in administering complex global ESPP programs, including tax and regulatory considerations.
• Work well in a high-pressure, high-volume environment and able to juggle multiple assignments, concurrent deadlines and changing priorities.
• Clear communicator who can partner effectively across teams.
• Hands-on experience with Equity Edge Online.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in managing the administration of the company's equity programs for global employees, including RSUs, stock options and ESPP.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing stock administration team.
• Oversee ESPP lifecycle and streamline processes and automate workflows.
• Partner with Senior Equity Program Manager to ensure alignment and compliance across programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and controls.
• Develop and document policies for equity administration.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on equity programs.
• Review Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4 and 5).
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Accounting, Tax, Payroll and others to ensure compliant administration.
• Perform ad-hoc projects for Stock Administration.
• Lead the integration of Equity Edge Online and related systems to improve data accuracy and automation.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual equity reporting reconciliation.
• Assist the Director, Stock Administration as needed.

Skills

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CEP designation preferred

Tools

Equity Edge Online

Job description

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising. This Senior Manager, Stock Administration role leads global administration of equity programs, ensuring compliance, scalable processes, and excellent employee experience across jurisdictions.

You will mentor a high-performing team, oversee ESPP workflows, collaborate with HR, Legal, Accounting, and Tax, and drive automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.