Senior Stock Plan Administrator

Thetradedesk; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 77,600 - 142,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Trade Desk is looking for a Senior Stock Plan Administrator in Bellevue, WA, to manage equity programs, including RSUs and ESPP. This role involves processing grants, resolving employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in stock administration and strong analytical abilities, along with a collaborative mindset to partner with HR and other teams. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) plans, and stock-based compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of stock administration experience including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer TTD’s equity programs for all global employees.
• Process equity award grants, vesting, and stock option exercises.
• Assist with administering the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Skills

Stock administration

Customer service oriented

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CEP designation

Tools

Equity Edge Online

Workday

Power Automation

Job description

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.

This position is based in our Ventura, CA office and TTD will assist with relocation for non‑local candidates

What we do:

The Trade Desk (TTD) is seeking a Senior Stock Plan Administrator to join our team. This position will report to the Manager, Stock Administration and will be responsible for assisting with the administration of TTD’s equity programs.

What you’ll do:

• Administer TTD’s equity programs for all global employees, while working closely with outside service providers
• Process equity award grants, vesting, and release of restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock option exercises, while ensuring timely and accurate tax withholding and reporting to payroll and regulatory agencies
• Assist with administering our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), including processing of semi‑annual ESPP purchases
• Effectively and promptly respond and resolve employee equity inquiries and concerns
• Partner effectively and proactively with internal business partners including Human Resources, Legal, Accounting, Payroll and employees
• Assist with the preparation of Form 4 filings
• Prepare equity reports and assist in the review and reconciliation of equity information
• Assist with global mobility processing and compliance for equity transactions
• Train and educate employees about TTD’s equity programs
• Comply with The Trade Desk’s stock administration SOX procedures
• Perform other duties and ad‑hoc projects as requested

Who you are:

• 5+ years of stock administration experience, including administration of plans with stock options, RSUs and ESPP
• Familiar with SEC rules and regulations related to equity disclosures
• Works well in a high‑pressure, high‑volume environment and able to juggle multiple assignments, concurrent deadlines, and changing priorities
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Customer service oriented and able to build strong cross‑functional relationships
• Experience with Equity Edge Online, Workiva, Power Automation and Workday
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• CEP designation preferred, or in process
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal, state and global taxation of equity compensation requirements
• Advanced Excel skills, with VLOOKUP and Pivot Table experience
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and strong work ethic

Note:

Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock‑based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement, or parental leave.

Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $77,600—$142,200 USD

Benefits:

All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock‑based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation such as variable compensation‑based incentives and commissions. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well‑being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full‑time employees up to 120 hours in the first year and 160 hours thereafter, around 13 paid holidays per year, and the ability to purchase Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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