What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Stock Administration position at NielsenIQ?
Role Summary
The Manager Stock Administration is responsible for the management and daytoday administration of NIQs equity compensation processes policies and programs. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Administer the companys equity compensation programs including profits interests restricted stock units (RSUs) performance stock units (PSUs) employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) and any additional forms of equity.
Process grants exercises lapses vests and payroll and tax reporting for equity compensation.
Maintain accurate records of all equity transactions and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
Participate in the testing and implementation of NIQs new stock administration system.
Maintain the list of employees affected by trading blackout periods and preclearance requirements and enforce insider trading policy restrictions including coordination with brokers on Rule 10b51 trading plans.
Maintain and update the companys insider trading clearance processes and trading blackout window and ensure compliance with federal / state regulations and securities laws.
Prepare and distribute equity grant documentation and communications to employees.
Collaborate with HR Legal Finance and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of stock administration processes.
Conduct regular audits of equity data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Participate in the resolution of equityrelated issues and inquiries.
Assist with the preparation of equityrelated reports and disclosures for financial reporting and regulatory filings.
Assist with preparation of Section 16 reports (Forms 3 4 5) and tables for 10Q / 10K / Proxy filings.
Monitor terminations deceased employees and retirement eligible demographics to accurately and timely address the vesting and other equity related transactions.
Provide adequate information and timely response related to equity plans and transactions to Finance HR Tax Payroll Legal and SOX Compliance departments to ensure effective equity transaction processing and financial reporting.
Manage impact on global equity pursuant to global mobility cases including participant transfers.
Document new processes or update documentation as required.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in business Finance HR or related field; or at least 5 years of work experience in lieu of a degree.
3 years of experience supporting the administration of equity plans Finance / Accounting or Executive Compensation.
Understanding of compliance and regulations related to stock administration.
Knowledgeable on legislation affecting pay programs including SOX and regulatory compliance federal / state rules regulations regarding compensation and the SECs Executive Compensation requirements.
Competencies
Advanced Excel and analytical skills using Excel to analyze and compare datasets and identify discrepancies.
Ability to prioritize work and adjust priorities as needed with strong organizational and followup skills.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Ability to research independently and present findings in order to resolve questions and issues.
Ability to take initiative resolve problems and drive execution of deliverables.
Superior attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
Strong communication skills and customer service focus. Exhibit a servicemindset in interactions with internal and external contacts.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with Workday or other HRIS systems and Fidelitys stock administration platform.
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of various types of equity awards programs governing stock plan documents share reserve tracking and annual filings.
Ability to work in a fastpaced and collaborative environment and adjust to changing priorities.
Proficient in MS applications (Word PowerPoint SharePoint).
Additional Information :
This role has a marketcompetitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range : $76500 $125000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role might also be eligible for a salesbased incentive or performancebased bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment comprehensive health insurance industryleading parental leave life insurance education support and more.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through stateoftheart platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.
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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients communities and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce measurement and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative ActionEmployer making decisions without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability status age marital status protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global nondiscrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
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Vacancy : 1
Salary : $76,500 - $125,000
