Full-Time

Equity Compensation Consultant

Deadline 9/12/26
Empower

Empower

Personalized financial guidance, savings, investing platform

Compensation Overview

$59.7k - $84.3k/yr

+ Bonus program + Sales incentives

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote

Must work shifts within core business hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Bachelor's, MBA

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Series 7

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • FINRA Series 7 license required.
  • FINRA Series 63 license required.
  • FINRA Series 65 or Series 66 required.
  • FINRA fingerprinting required.
  • Minimum of one to two years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, financial services, wealth management, brokerage operations, or a related client-facing financial services role.
  • Certified Equity Professional Level 1 required or to be obtained within six to twelve months of hire.
  • Strong knowledge of equity compensation plans, including Restricted Stock Units, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, Performance Share Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
  • Understanding of participant-level tax implications associated with equity compensation.
  • Strong knowledge of financial wellness concepts and the ability to connect equity education to broader financial planning principles.
  • Demonstrated consultative relationship management skills, including the ability to build trust, uncover participant needs, and identify opportunities to deepen client engagement.
  • Experience balancing exceptional client service with business development or client growth objectives within a financial services environment.
  • Experience using customer relationship management systems, stock plan administration platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and reporting tools.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee shareholders through inbound phone interactions and proactive follow-up.
  • Build trusted relationships with shareholders through personalized education, financial wellness conversations, and ongoing support.
  • Educate participants on equity compensation plans, including Restricted Stock Units, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, Performance Share Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
  • Help participants understand equity award vesting, taxation, exercise and sale transactions, enrollment processes, and available digital tools.
  • Conduct financial wellness conversations to uncover participant needs and connect equity compensation benefits to broader financial goals.
  • Introduce participants to additional Empower financial planning and wealth management resources and facilitate warm handoffs to appropriate specialists.
  • Take ownership of participant inquiries from initial contact through resolution, coordinating with internal business partners to ensure timely and accurate outcomes.
  • Support equity-related transactions, including account setup, Employee Stock Purchase Plan enrollment, stock option exercises, restricted stock transactions, trade execution support, and account servicing.
  • Maintain accurate participant records and documentation in accordance with FINRA, SEC, company policies, and quality standards.
  • Stay informed on equity compensation trends, financial markets, tax considerations, and regulatory developments affecting stock plan participants.
  • Identify opportunities to improve participant engagement, enhance the client experience, and contribute to business growth through consultative relationship management.
  • Mentor peers, share knowledge, and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
  • Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • An MBA or other advanced degree.
  • Experience working in stock plan administration, equity compensation consulting, or a financial services contact center supporting stock plan participants.
  • Experience supporting publicly traded company equity compensation programs.
  • Knowledge of executive equity compensation, Rule 144 transactions, Section 16 insider requirements, or other advanced equity compensation concepts.
  • Experience using stock plan administration platforms.
  • Demonstrated success strengthening client relationships through proactive outreach and consultative financial conversations.

Empower is a financial services provider focused on helping people save, invest and receive advice. It serves both organizations and individuals, offering tools, guidance and support to reach financial goals. Its products work by giving users access to personalized financial advice and resources, combining advisory support with digital tools to manage accounts and investments. The company differentiates itself through its large, diverse client base (over 71,000 organizations and 17 million individuals) and its emphasis on trust, integrity and personalized guidance, aiming to deliver financial well-being at scale. Its goal is to empower financial freedom for all by delivering clear advice, tailored guidance and essential support throughout the financial journey.

Company Size

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Flower Mound, Texas

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 base earnings rose 34% to $332 million, signaling strong operating leverage.
  • July 2026 plan sales hit $13 billion; Workplace Solutions delivered $5 billion net inflows.
  • American Cancer Society chose Empower in May 2026, reinforcing nonprofit and public-sector traction.

What critics are saying

  • Schlichter Bogard's August 2025 ERISA suit targets Empower's managed accounts and rollover advice.
  • That litigation threatens fees, participant trust, and cross-sell economics if judges accept fiduciary claims.
  • Milliman integration brings 800 employees, $50 million integration costs, and execution risk through 2027.

What makes Empower unique

  • On September 2, 2026, Empower closed Milliman, spanning DB, DC, and health benefits administration.
  • Empower's January 14, 2026 Blackstone partnership expands private-markets access inside retirement accounts.
  • Empower serves 22 million lives and $2.3 trillion, unmatched scale in workplace benefits.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Volunteer Time

Company News

Adweek
Aug 4th, 2026
ADWEEK and Empower team up to launch 'Agents of Change' award.

ADWEEK and Empower team up to launch 'Agents of Change' award. Honoring the most impact individuals driving positive change throughout the industry. 13 hours ago ADWEEK has launched a new award: Agents of Change, presented by Empower, celebrating the people reshaping marketing, media, advertising, and tech through meaningful action. In partnership with Empower, the industry platform created by Propeller Group and WACL, this award recognizes individuals who combine commercial excellence with a commitment to creating a more responsible and forward-thinking industry. Industry professionals of any seniority level who have challenged the status quo, opened doors for others, and driven lasting positive change within their organizations and the wider industry are encouraged to enter. Entries should clearly demonstrate tangible outcomes, evidence of impact, and why the individual stands apart as an Agent of Change in the industry. Winners will be published on ADWEEK.com on and celebrated at ADWEEK House: Advertising HQ on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Final Submission Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026 This award is free to enter using the submission form below. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions. Recommended videos

The Montreal Gazette
Aug 4th, 2026
Empower announces partnership with the American Cancer Society to deliver retirement benefits.

Empower announces partnership with the American Cancer Society to deliver retirement benefits. Empower will provide plan administration to roughly 7,000 employees with approximately $475 million in assets under administration GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - Empower, a leading provider of retirement and wealth management solutions,1 today announced that it has been selected by the American Cancer Society as the plan administrator for its retirement plan. The plan serves approximately...

The Montreal Gazette
Jul 29th, 2026
Empower announces record second quarter 2026 base earnings of $332 million, up 34% year over year.

Empower announces record second quarter 2026 base earnings of $332 million, up 34% year over year. Strong operating performance and strategic expansion highlighted by agreement to acquire Milliman's retirement administration business GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - Empower today announced after-tax base earnings of $332 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 34% from the same period in 2025. Growth was driven by continued strong retirement plan sales, organic client... July 29, 2026 at 10:54 a.m. Strong operating performance and strategic expansion highlighted by agreement to acquire Milliman's retirement administration business GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. - Empower today announced after-tax base earnings of $332 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 34% from the same period in 2025. Growth was driven by continued strong retirement plan sales, organic client growth, expanding wealth management relationships and disciplined execution across Empower. Highlights for the quarter include: * Empower base earnings increased 6% from the first quarter of 2026, driven by organic business growth and higher equity markets. * Empower Workplace Solutions generated net plan inflows of $5 billion during the quarter on $13 billion in retirement plan sales. * Empower Personal Wealth(TM) recorded net flows of $1.8 billion during the quarter, with wealth accounts up 40% year over year. * Assets under administration are now more than $2.1 trillion. * Empower now serves more than 20 million participants and investors across workplace retirement, wealth management, stock plan and health benefits solutions.[1] The company's results were released alongside those of parent company Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX: GWO). Full second quarter financial results are available at greatwestlifeco.com "Empower continues to deliver strong financial results while investing in the future of workplace financial services," said Edmund F. Murphy III, President and CEO of Empower. "Our strategy is centered on helping employers and individuals navigate every stage of their financial lives - from saving and investing to healthcare, wealth accumulation and retirement income. During the quarter, we also announced one of the most significant strategic transactions in our company's history, further strengthening our ability to serve clients with comprehensive workplace solutions." Strategic growth Empower continued to expand its integrated workplace financial services platform during the quarter through growth across retirement, wealth management, healthcare benefits and equity compensation. The company's workplace solutions now span retirement plans, consumer-directed healthcare, stock plan services, non-qualified plans, executive services and defined benefit administration, helping employers deliver more comprehensive financial benefits to employees. During the quarter, Empower announced a definitive agreement to acquire Milliman's retirement administration business, expanding the company's workplace solutions platform and strengthening its leadership in retirement services. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close during the second half of 2026. The acquisition is expected to: * Expand Empower's defined benefit administration capabilities while adding health and welfare benefits administration and growing its defined contribution retirement business. * Add approximately 800 employees with specialized retirement and benefits administration expertise. At closing, Empower expects to add approximately 400 defined benefit administration clients representing roughly 790,000 participants and approximately $80 billion in assets under administration. The acquisition is also expected to add more than 1,100 defined contribution plans representing approximately 750,000 participants and more than $50 billion in assets, as well as approximately 100 health and welfare administration clients serving roughly 100,000 participants. "This acquisition represents another important milestone in Empower's long-term strategy of building the nation's most comprehensive workplace financial services platform," Murphy said. "By bringing together retirement, wealth management, healthcare benefits, equity compensation and defined benefit administration, we are creating broader capabilities that help employers support employees throughout their financial lives." About Empower Recognized as a leader in retirement services and wealth management,[2] Empower administers more than $2.1 trillion in assets[1] for more than 20 million individuals through the provision of workplace and individual retirement plans, advice, financial planning and investments. Connect with us on empower.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram. * As of June 30, 2026. Information refers to all retirement business of Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America (EAICA) and its subsidiaries, including Empower Retirement, LLC; Empower Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York (ELAINY); and Empower Annuity Insurance Company (EAIC), marketed under the Empower brand. Assets under Administration (AUA) refers to the assets administered by Empower. AUA does not reflect the financial stability or strength of a company. * Pensions & Investments DC Recordkeeper Survey (2025). Ranking measured by total number of participants as of December 31, 2025. Cautionary note regarding the proposed transaction The parties have entered into a definitive agreement providing for the acquisition described in this press release. The completion of the transaction remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions and other terms set forth in the agreement. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed on the anticipated timeline or at all. Statements in this press release regarding the expected timing of the closing, anticipated benefits of the transaction, future operations, integration plans, business opportunities or other events that have not yet occurred are based on the parties' current expectations and assumptions. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially due to a variety of factors, including the failure to satisfy closing conditions, required approvals, integration challenges, market conditions and other risks affecting the businesses. Empower refers to the products and services offered by Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries. "EMPOWER" and all associated logos and product names are trademarks of Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America. The information contained herein is being provided for discussion purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. All visuals are illustrative only. To learn more about how we're empowering plan sponsors and their participants to be more engaged in their retirement plans than ever before, call us at 800-719-9914.

Associated Press
Jul 29th, 2026
Empower reports $332M Q2 earnings, up 34% YoY, and announces Milliman retirement business acquisition

Empower reported after-tax base earnings of $332 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 34% year over year. The growth was driven by strong retirement plan sales, organic client growth, and expanding wealth management relationships. Empower Workplace Solutions generated net plan inflows of $5 billion during the quarter on $13 billion in retirement plan sales. Empower Personal Wealth recorded net flows of $1.8 billion, with wealth accounts up 40% year over year. The company now administers more than $2.1 trillion in assets and serves more than 20 million participants across workplace retirement, wealth management, stock plan, and health benefits solutions. During the quarter, Empower announced a definitive agreement to acquire Milliman's retirement administration business, expected to close in the second half of 2026.

Empowering Retirement
Jul 20th, 2026
QCD Code Y: optional again in 2026.

QCD Code Y: optional again in 2026. July 20th, 2026. IRA Analyst. By Andy Ives, CFP(R), AIF(R) IRA Analyst During its recent Ed Slott and Company's Instant IRA Success workshop in Brooklyn, NY, Empower Wealth Group were presenting information about qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) when an audible groan emanated from the crowd. Over the grumbling, an exasperated woman's voice was heard making a loud complaint. The attendees were not criticizing the presenters or any part of the program. What they were frustrated with was news from the IRS. In the "2026 Instructions for Forms 1099-R and 5498," the IRS included the following language on the very first page: "Code Y for box 7a on Form 1099-R. We added code 'Y' to the list of codes for box 7a to identify a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). See QCDs, later. For tax year 2026, the use of code Y to report a QCD is optional. If you are completing and filing a 2026 Form 1099-R, you may choose, but are not required, to enter code Y in box 7a." A QCD is a great way for charitably inclined IRA owners to donate. As long as the funds are properly distributed to the charity and all the QCD rules are followed, then distributions (up to $111,000 in 2026) can be excluded from income. For IRA owners subject to taking required minimum distributions (RMDs), a QCD can even offset all or part of that income. It's a win/win. What has been the problem with QCDs is not the QCD itself, but the reporting of the donation. Historically, IRA custodians were not required to report a QCD. There was never a code on Form 1099-R to identify this special distribution. It was up to the taxpayer to inform the IRS on the tax return that a QCD had been completed (or to tell the tax preparer to do so). As a result, QCDs were often not reported, resulting in a taxable distribution. On May 12, 2025, the IRS released instructions for the 2025 Form 1099-R. Those instructions announced for the first time that the IRS had created a new "Code Y" to identify a QCD on the 1099-R. This was welcome news to tax preparers and financial advisors. Since the new code announcement came mid-year, it was no surprise that the IRS made it optional for 2025. But apparently this ship takes time to turn. Upon release of the 2026 "Instructions," the new code Y is again listed as an optional feature. Hence, the groans from the crowd. While I understand the frustration, I also understand the optionality of the code for at least another tax year. Its guess is that the IRS is allowing IRA custodians time to implement rules and paperwork to cover their tails in the event of a "bad QCD." It's not unreasonable to think that IRA custodians will build some sort of "hold harmless" language into their custodial documents to avoid being held liable for placing a Code Y on a 1099-R, even if the distribution didn't qualify as a QCD. After all, an IRA custodian does not want to police the credentials of every charity. And how will the custodian know if a person hasn't already hit the annual QCD cap from another IRA at a different institution? These reasons likely explain why "Code Y" is optional again in 2026. If you have technical questions you would like to have answered, be sure to submit them to [email protected], to be answered on an upcoming Slott Report Mailbag, published every Thursday.