Associate - Equity Compensation

Clear Street•New York, NY

12h•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets. We started from scratch by building a completely cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today’s complex, global market. Our platform is fully integrated with central clearing houses and exchanges to support billions in trading volume per day. We’ve agonized about our data model abstractions, created horizontal scalability, and crafted thoughtful APIs. All so we can provide a best-in-class experience for our clients. By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we’re building the essentials to compete in today’s fast-paced markets. We are seeking an experienced Equity Compensation Associate to support the administration, compliance, and reporting of the company’s global equity compensation programs. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day equity plan operations, maintaining equity systems, and partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Finance to ensure accurate and compliant equity administration. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of hands-on experience administering equity plans in public and private company environments and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting.

Requirements

3 - 4 years of equity compensation administration experience across multiple jurisdictions
Hands-on experience with equity platforms such as ETRADE, Carta, Shareworks, or similar systems
Strong understanding of stock plan mechanics (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, performance awards)
Familiarity with tax implications, SEC reporting requirements and basic accounting concepts related to equity compensation
High attention to detail and strong data management skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Excel; experience with HRIS and financial systems preferred
Strong communication skills and ability to support cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

Administer equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, ESPP and other equity awards across multiple jurisdictions
Manage equity platform operations (e.g., ETRADE, Carta, Shareworks), including grants, vesting, exercises, terminations, and reporting
Maintain accurate equity records and ensure data integrity across systems
Support quarterly and annual equity reporting, including reconciliation with Finance and external auditors
Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting for equity transactions
Monitor and maintain a jurisdictional "compliance calendar" to ensure timely filings for global equity-related requirements (e.g., UK HMRC filings)
Partner with Legal, HR and Tax to research and implement equity plan designs for new international employment jurisdictions
Assist in preparing materials for Compensation Committee and leadership review
Support employee communications related to equity grants and vesting
Develop localized education materials for employees across various jurisdictions to help them understand the specific tax impacts and mechanics of equity in their home country
Ensure compliance with company policies, plan documents, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to process improvements and documentation of equity administration workflows