Director, Global Equity Management

Braze•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director, Global Equity Management, to optimize our global equity programs. The successful candidate will possess public company experience with a strong background in international equity management and be willing to navigate the complexities of multinational taxation and regulatory compliance. This role requires expertise in daily administrative operations and broad knowledge of stock-based compensation and public company disclosures (Proxy, Forms 3, 4, and 5 filings). The Director, Global Equity Management, is a leadership role with high visibility across the organization. The role will be a part of the Finance team and will report directly to the head of the SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting teams. The Director will own all aspects of the administration of our global equity programs, ensuring a seamless execution of equity-related operations, compliance, and collaboration amongst cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field - Business Administration, Accounting, Finance
8+ years of advanced experience in equity administration, including at least 3+ years in a public company environment
Sweeping understanding of equity instruments (structure and administration of), applicable reporting and tax regulations, and public company disclosure requirements
Strong expertise in the ETrade platform (preferred) or other equity administration platform
Proven experience in managing employee stock purchase plans and ability to navigate multinational complexities
Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail and comprehensive problem-solving abilities
Experience with people management and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Willingness to maintain operations while fostering the improvement of end-to-end operations (i.e., developing both team and processes)

Nice To Haves

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain and strengthen effective and efficient processes for equity plan administration (Options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP), including preparation of equity grants, processing vesting, exercises, and distributions, tax withholdings, lock-up restrictions, expirations, terminations, and other plan-related operations
Reconcile monthly equity activity - including shares outstanding, share reserves, cancellations, and share pool balance
Provide employee stock-related input to quarter-end and annual SEC reporting: Forms 3, 4, and 5 filings; data for 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy Statements, and D&O questionnaires
Monitor compliance with relevant domestic and international laws and regulations regarding income and tax withholdings and reporting for stock awards
Oversee the preparation of equity-related materials for the Board and Compensation Committee meetings
Partner with cross-functional departments (e.g., Legal, Payroll, People) to maintain and strengthen processes that ensure the accuracy of all equity data, including all aspects of record-keeping with the stock plan database, reporting, reconciliation, and auditing
Ensure database integrity and accuracy of record keeping of employee data and equity data in the stock administration system (ETrade)
Ensure and foster a team environment in which procedures are followed to satisfy compliance with SOX and audit requirements
Manage vendor relationships with transfer agents, brokers, and other vendors involved in stock plan administration
Model share utilization for annual review cycles, new hires, attrition, promotions, M&A activity, etc.
Oversee the development and deployment of Company-wide employee training and communications to assist employees in understanding the value of equity, plan terms and mechanics, and cultivate a general understanding
Provide an admirable level of service in response to inquiries from employees, management, and others
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing equity administration team
Develop talent, foster collaboration, and maintain a culture of operational excellence and employee success
Remain informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices

Benefits

Competitive compensation that may include equity
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®