Global Stock Plan Manager - Employee Investment Services

Description

Are you passionate about navigating complex financial landscapes and creating seamless global equity solutions? Join our dynamic Global Financial & Workplace Benefits team and become a critical architect of Amazon's international stock plan strategies. You'll play a pivotal role in transforming how we manage and implement equity plans across diverse global markets.

Amazon is seeking a Global Stock Plan Manager to join our Global Financial & Workplace Benefits team in Seattle WA. This hands-on individual contributor role will collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders and external partners to support stock compliance activities, including regulatory reporting requirements of Amazon's global stock plans, mobility taxation, the employee equity plan component of geographic expansion initiatives, and merger & acquisition (M&A) transactions. Qualified candidates will have stock plan compliance or mobile taxation experience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, works effectively with internal and external contacts, has proven abilities to manage critical projects concurrently and through to successful completion, and enjoys the challenges of improving processes in a highly dynamic environment. The successful candidate must 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
• Develop and implement comprehensive global stock plan compliance strategies
• Lead regulatory change management across international jurisdictions
• Design and execute stock plan initiatives for geographic and merger expansion activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative equity plan solutions
• Support global stock plan reporting and compliance related activities.
• Oversee implementation of regulatory changes to ensure program design and administration adheres to country-specific requirements.
• Support in managing mobile tax positions, policies, and RSU mobile transactions.
• Provide guidance, consultation, assess risks, and lead implementation of employee stock plans for geographic M&A activities.
• Manage stock plan initiatives and related change management plans.
• Partner with internal and external business partners to research, provide input and recommendations on equity plan initiatives and policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on equity plan obligations, working closely with leadership, process owners, business expansion partners, Legal, HR, Finance Operations, Tax, Payroll, and M&A teams.
• Develop and execute new procedures and best practices to comply with local regulations in new jurisdictions and legal entities resulting from expansion and acquisition activities.
• Design and deliver comprehensive stock plan trainings, as needed.

A day in the life
Your day will be a blend of strategic problem-solving and collaborative innovation. You'll dive into intricate stock plan compliance challenges, working across multiple time zones and cultural contexts. Expect to engage in cross-functional projects that require both meticulous attention to detail and big-picture thinking, from regulatory reporting to supporting international business expansions.

About the team
We are a collaborative and forward-thinking group dedicated to creating exceptional workplace financial experiences. Our team believes in empowering employees through comprehensive, transparent, and innovative equity management. We're not just managing stock plans; we're building financial pathways that support our global workforce's aspirations and Amazon's continued growth.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience working with employee equity plans or global mobility taxation, gained through in-house programs or consulting/accounting firms.
- Experience with stock plan administration within global stock plans.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate and communicate with business partners and teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- 10+ years of experience in global equity plan development, administration, and program governance.
- Possession of professional designation such as Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA).
- Comprehensive knowledge of employee stock plan design along with associated complexities of plan administration, regulatory requirements, and taxability implications.
- International business experience with stock or finance/accounting.
- Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to design workable solutions, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize workloads effectively, meet deadlines, and drive projects to successful implementation.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy of discretion through ambiguous circumstances.
- Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Strong business judgment and a practical, common-sense approach to solving complex problems.

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.