Director of Equity Administration & Corporate Compliance

Iambic Therapeutics, Inc•San Diego, CA

4d•$180,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Director of Equity Administration & Corporate Compliance to join the growing Legal Team at Iambic, an innovative biotech company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading AI and Machine Learning technology. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role will own the end-to-end administration of Iambic’s equity programs and serve as a key partner across Legal, Finance, HR, and executive leadership on equity compensation, securities compliance, and corporate governance matters. In addition to equity administration, which is the core focus of the role, this position will support the company’s corporate compliance program, including policy management, employee training, and insider trading administration, with compliance responsibilities expected to expand as the company matures. This role will be instrumental in building scalable equity and governance infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SEC and exchange requirements, and delivering an exceptional experience to our employees and shareholders. This position will be based in our San Diego Headquarters, with exceptions for experienced candidates to work remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered; Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation, paralegal certificate, or J.D. a plus.
Minimum of 12 years of progressive equity administration and stock plan administration experience, including at a publicly traded company. Pre-IPO and IPO experience strongly preferred; biotech, pharma, or life sciences experience is a plus.
Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., Shareworks, Carta, ETRADE/Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, or similar) and cap table management, including experience serving as the system owner/administrator; experience administering an ESPP and Rule 10b5-1 trading.
Working knowledge of Section 16, Rule 144, Rule 10b5-1, Section 6039, proxy and periodic SEC reporting, and applicable stock exchange listing requirements.
Experience administering corporate compliance programs, including drafting and maintaining corporate policies and developing and delivering employee compliance training; experience supporting a compliance program at a growing or newly public company is a plus.
Experience working with transfer agents and captive (captured) brokers, and supporting shareholder servicing and settlement processes.
Strong understanding of equity compensation accounting and tax concepts (e.g., ASC 718 and 409A) and the ability to partner effectively with Finance and outside advisors.
Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail, with a high standard for accuracy and confidentiality.
Strong communication and presentation skills required, with the ability to partner effectively across legal, finance, and people teams and to interface with executives, directors, and external advisors.
Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and strong desire to build new processes and tools to support a growth-oriented organization, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation, paralegal certificate, or J.D.
Pre-IPO and IPO experience strongly preferred
biotech, pharma, or life sciences experience is a plus
experience supporting a compliance program at a growing or newly public company is a plus

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day administration of Iambic's equity plans across all award types (options, RSUs, and other instruments), managing the full award lifecycle, cap table reconciliation, and the equity management platform, including configuration, data integrity, integrations, user access, and vendor relationships.
Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR on the design, modeling, and implementation of equity and compensation programs (including ESPP), including refresh and new-hire grant cycles, share pool and burn-rate analysis, and equity budgeting.
Administer the company’s insider trading policy, including trading windows, pre-clearance, and blackout periods, support the adoption, modification, and termination of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans; and provide training and guidance to employees and insiders.
Develop the company’s employee compliance training program, including onboarding and recurring training, and track completion, certifications, and attestations. Maintain corporate policies and the compliance calendar.
Assist with the preparation and review of periodic and current SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and related supporting schedules and disclosures, from an equity and compensation data perspective.
Manage the shareholder back end and ongoing relationships with the transfer agent and captive (captured) broker, including share issuances, transfers, settlements, and shareholder servicing.
Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements, automation, and scalability across equity administration and governance functions.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with colleagues across the organization.