Manager, Stock Plan Administration

Sacbar; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,974 - 172,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Realty Income is seeking a Manager of Stock Plan Administration in a hybrid role based in San Diego, with on-site Mon-Thu and remote Fridays. You will lead end-to-end equity program administration, maintain data integrity, and support governance and audits for a public company.

The role requires 5+ years in equity administration, experience with RSUs/PSUs/RSAs, and strong cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equity plan administration or related experience.
• Direct ownership of end-to-end equity administration in a public company.
• Strong understanding of equity-related tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end administration of equity compensation programs (RSU/PSU/RSA) across US & UK.
• Oversee executive equity administration and coordination with Legal, brokers, and transfer agents.
• Support governance, audit readiness, reporting, and platform optimization.

Job description

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.

Position Overview

The Manager, Stock Plan Administration is responsible for the endtoend administration of the Company’s equity compensation programs and supporting the company’s overall compensation planning and execution. This role ensures accurate equity award administration, compliance with applicable tax and securities regulations, and strong crossfunctional coordination across Finance/Accounting, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors. The position plays a critical role in maintaining data integrity, strengthening internal controls, and supporting audit readiness in a publiccompany environment.

While the role includes handson equity administration, it is also designed to be strategically oriented. The successful candidate will lead equityrelated initiatives, drive process improvements, support governance and audit activities, and help optimize the Company’s equity administration platform. Compensation support is included as part of the role, while equity administration remains the core focus.

This hybrid position is based in our San Diego (Del Mar Heights) headquarters, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and remote work options on Friday.

Job Responsibilities

Equity Administration, Governance, & Program Leadership

• Lead the endtoend administration of the Company’s equity compensation programs across the U.S. & UK, including RSU, PSU, and RSA grants, vesting, releases, forfeitures, cancellations, and terminations.
• Oversee executive and director equity administration, including grant processing, vesting events, and coordination with Legal, brokers, and the transfer agent.
• Analyze performancebased equity metrics, validate LTIP data, and support quarterly valuation, reporting, and dividend equivalent calculations with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and control discipline.
• Ensure the integrity of equity transactions, tax withholding, termination activity, and vendor data through strong reconciliation practices, documented controls, and proactive issue resolution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for complex employee and executive equity inquiries, translating technical concepts into clear, practical guidance.

Compliance, Controls & Audit Readiness

• Partner with Legal to support SECrelated equity requirements, including Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Support quarterly reviews and yearend audits by preparing equity documentation, reconciliations, and reporting, while helping ensure audit readiness.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, procedures, and documentation related to equity administration and reporting.
• Manage the Insider Trading List and Trading Window in accordance with Company policy.
• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate equityrelated tax withholding and reporting.

International Equity Administration (UK)

• Administer equity programs in the United Kingdom, ensuring compliance with local tax, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate required filings, reporting, and ongoing administration with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support UK equity processes with a focus on risk management, compliance, and operational consistency.

Platform Optimization, Partnership & Process Improvement

• Serve as the functional owner of the Company’s equity administration platform (e.g., Equity Edge), identifying opportunities to better leverage the system to improve reporting, controls, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with the Company’s transfer agent, brokers, and equity administration vendors to ensure accurate data flows and timely issue resolution.
• Partner crossfunctionally with Legal, Finance/Accounting, Payroll, HR, and executive stakeholders to support effective equity program execution.
• Lead or support equityrelated initiatives focused on process improvement, governance, documentation, education, and employee experience.

Compensation Administration

• Partner with Total Rewards to support annual and offcycle compensation processes, including merit, bonus, equity, promotions, and market adjustments.
• Prepare reporting and analytics to support compensation decisions and budget tracking.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using compensation survey data via MarketPay.
• Help support survey input and job matching in MarketPay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equity plan administration or a combination of total rewards operations, compensation, and/or equity administration experience with demonstrated ownership of equity programs, process improvement initiatives, controls, and crossfunctional problem solving.
• Direct, recent ownership of endtoend equity administration in a publiccompany environment.
• Experience administering equity awards including RSUs, PSUs, RSAs, and executive equity.
• Strong understanding of equityrelated tax, accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements, including audit and SEC considerations.
• Experience supporting SECrelated equity requirements, including Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a highly regulated, deadlinedriven environment with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to partner crossfunctionally with Legal, Finance/Accounting, Payroll, HR, and external vendors.
• Experience working with equity administration platforms (e.g., Equity Edge) and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex equity concepts clearly to employees and executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEP or similar equityrelated certification.
• Experience administering equity programs in the United Kingdom including local tax, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Inhouse equity administration experience with sustained ownership of execution, controls, and program outcomes.
• Experience supporting executive and director equity, including coordination with brokers, transfer agents, and Legal.
• Exposure to compensation support activities, such as participation in annual or offcycle compensation processes, reporting, analytics, or market pricing
• Experience with HRIS or compensation tools connected to equity administration (e.g., Workday, MarketPay)

The base salary range for this role is: $114,974 - $146,249 - $172,039

Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, to be discussed during the interview process. An annual pay rate and total compensation package is generally determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.

• We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation.
• Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with a generous PTO accrual; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time.

This role is subject to enhanced compliance and disclosure requirements consistent with those of a financial services organization.

Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you require accessibility support to submit your application or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail], or call 800-375-6700. An employee will respond to your message to begin the interactive process. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for individuals seeking a disability accommodation when applying for a job.

Qualified candidates are typically expected to have:

• 5+ years of equity plan administration or a combination of total rewards operations, compensation, and/or equity administration experience with demonstrated ownership of equity programs, process improvement initiatives, controls, and crossfunctional problem solving.
• Direct, recent ownership of endtoend equity administration in a publiccompany environment.
• Experience administering equity awards including RSUs, PSUs, RSAs, and executive equity.
• Strong understanding of equityrelated tax, accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements, including audit and SEC considerations.
• Experience supporting SECrelated equity requirements, including Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a highly regulated, deadlinedriven environment with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to partner crossfunctionally with Legal, Finance/Accounting, Payroll, HR, and external vendors.
• Experience working with equity administration platforms (e.g., Equity Edge) and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex equity concepts clearly to employees and executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEP or similar equityrelated certification.
• Experience administering equity programs in the United Kingdom including local tax, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Inhouse equity administration experience with sustained ownership of execution, controls, and program outcomes.
• Experience supporting executive and director equity, including coordination with brokers, transfer agents, and Legal.
• Exposure to compensation support activities, such as participation in annual or offcycle compensation processes, reporting, analytics, or market pricing
• Experience with HRIS or compensation tools connected to equity administration (e.g., Workday, MarketPay)