Global Stock Plan Specialist - Employee Investment Services

Description

Amazon is seeking a Global Stock Plan Specialist to join our Global Financial & Workplace Benefits team in Seattle, WA. This hands-on individual contributor role collaborates extensively with internal stakeholders and external partners to support stock compliance activities, including the regulatory reporting requirements of Amazon's global stock plans and mobility taxation. Qualified candidates will have stock plan compliance or mobility taxation experience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and analytical, works effectively with internal and external contacts, and has a proven ability to manage critical projects concurrently and through to successful completion. They enjoy the challenge of improving processes in a highly dynamic environment, and demonstrate critical thinking skills, a strong focus on attention to detail with sound judgement, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for customer service.

Key job responsibilities
**Compliance Reporting**
• Support global stock plan reporting and compliance-related activities.
• Support implementation of regulatory changes to ensure program design and administration is compliant globally.
• Partner with internal and external business partners to research, provide input, and recommend compliance initiatives and policies.
• Perform audits and compliance reviews, including developing reporting and processes to communicate methodology, results, and remediation plans.
• Maintain an inventory of country-specific reporting obligations and track regulatory changes that impact stock administration programs and policies.
• Support month-end data reconciliation and internal audit activity.

**Mobility Taxation**
• Provide support in managing mobility tax positions, tax policies, and business travel policies.
• Process Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) releases for mobile employees.
• Maintain Amazon's third-party vendor tax calculation engine, including coordinating system enhancements to ensure accurate tax calculations.
• Provide program management support to the team that manages set-up of mobile employee tax profiles within Amazon's equity management system.
• Develop and execute new processes, procedures, and practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timely processing of equity transactions for mobile employees.
• Provide guidance and consultation, assess risks, and resolve issues and escalations as appropriate for employees, managers, and HR globally.

A day in the life
As a Global Stock Plan Specialist, you'll focus on supporting our stock plan compliance and mobility taxation initiatives. Your day might include researching regulatory changes affecting our global programs, coordinating with external tax specialists to validate calculations, or developing new processes to improve how we handle equity transactions for mobile employees. You'll work closely with our Financial & Workplace Benefits team, connecting with colleagues across HR, Finance, and regional offices to solve compliance challenges and implement improvements. Beyond routine compliance activities, you'll take on special projects like designing new procedures, conducting audits, and presenting findings to leadership—all while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About the team
We are a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring Amazon's equity and mobility programs operate smoothly across all regions while maintaining the highest compliance standards. Our work directly supports employees globally by making sure their equity benefits are administered accurately and their tax situations are handled correctly. We're focused on modernizing our processes, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and building strong partnerships with both internal stakeholders and external advisors. When you join us, you'll be part of a group that values clear communication, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to supporting our employees' financial wellbeing.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Experience working proactively and independently, meeting deadlines, and delivering on projects and tasks
- 2+ years of progressive experience working with employee equity plans or global mobility taxation, gained through in-house programs or consulting/accounting firms.
- Strong analytical skills, comfortable working with large amounts of information and communicating data findings, with experience tracking and reporting program metrics to all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional designation such as Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Enrolled Agent (EA).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with business partners and teams.
- Strong business judgment and a practical, common-sense approach to solving complex problems.
- Project management skills, with a proven ability to design workable solutions, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and drive projects to successful implementation.
- Flexibility, sharp organizational and process-oriented skills, and a self-starting work ethic.
- Demonstrated passion for delivering a great customer experience.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.