Sr Manager, Stock Administration

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, 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 Manager, Stock Administration, to join our team. This position will report to the Director, Stock Administration. This role will lead the global administration of TTD's equity programs, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, scalable processes, and exceptional employee experience across multiple jurisdictions.

What you'll do:

• Lead the team in managing the administration of TTD's equity programs for global employees, including restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing stock administration team
• Oversee all aspects of the ESPP lifecycle, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and automate workflows
• Partner closely with the Senior Equity Program Manager to ensure alignment across equity programs and support compliance, governance, and employee education efforts
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve scalability
• Develop and document policies, procedures and controls for equity administration
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on equity-related questions and programs
• Review the preparation of Section 16 reporting requirements, including Forms 3, 4 and 5
• Partner effectively and proactively with Human Resources, Legal, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant administration of equity programs
• Perform ad-hoc projects and initiatives in support of the Stock Administration team
• Lead the optimization and integration of Equity Edge Online (EEO) and related systems to improve automation, data accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Review the preparation and reconciliation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of equity information
• Assist the Director, Stock Administration as needed

Who you are:

• 10+ years of progressive stock administration experience, including global equity plan administration for publicly traded companies
• Demonstrated success 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
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• CEP designation preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal, state and global taxation of equity compensation requirements
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, high-volume workflows
• Excellent project management and process improvement skills

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.