Associate, Equity Administration

Visa•Austin, TX

5d•$71,900 - $111,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa, Inc. is seeking a Stock Plan Associate to join its Global Equity Program team in Austin, Texas. The role assists with the day-to-day administration of Visa’s global equity programs, including equity recordkeeping, reporting, and reconciliation. It helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of equity data in stock plan systems and works with employees to provide a high-quality equity administration experience. The position supports multiple global equity plans, including Non-Qualified Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP). It works cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors on equity transactions, compliance, reporting, settlement, and employee inquiries. The role is based in an office setting and requires at least three days in the office; the specific in-office days will be confirmed by the hiring manager. Travel is required 5–10% of the time, and work hours vary according to department needs.

Requirements

At least 6 months of work experience or a bachelor's degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Customer-service mindset and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and resourceful, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve business processes, automate tasks, and drive operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of work experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience administering equity compensation programs at a public company.
Experience supporting global equity programs and multiple equity award types.
Experience with HRIS platforms.
Experience with a third-party outsourced stock administration system.

Responsibilities

Support multiple global equity plans, including Non-Qualified Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP).
Assist with processing equity transactions, including grants, vesting, exercises, lapses, and cancellations, and support payroll and tax reporting related to equity events.
Maintain equity records across third-party stock plan administration platforms.
Partner with Legal, Tax, Payroll, Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, and Human Resources.
Support insider trading compliance programs, including monitoring blackout periods and trading activity.
Assist with SEC filings, 10b5-1 plans, stock ownership guideline compliance, and Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4, and 5), including proxy-related disclosures.
Coordinate with transfer agents and third-party administrators to support timely trade settlement and reconciliation of DWAC and transfer agent activity.
Maintain stock plan documentation in support of internal controls and SOX compliance.
Respond to employee inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues.
Perform other duties related to administration and ongoing enhancement of the equity programs.