Equity Operations Lead

Fluidstack • New York, NY

32d

About The Position

A senior equity operations role responsible for owning and scaling a global equity program from the ground up. Core responsibilities include cap table management, validating vested and exercised options and warrants, implementing and optimizing Shareworks, and navigating multi-jurisdictional complexity including UK activity. The ideal candidate thinks beyond day-to-day administration — proactively futureproofing equity infrastructure for post-IPO realities and connecting Shareworks data to downstream accounting and financial impacts. An exciting opportunity to build a team and process from scratch, with significant structuring opportunities across multiple jurisdictions alongside a world-class team.

Requirements

• Experience in equity operations or stock plan administration, ideally at a high-growth technology company
• Hands-on experience with Shareworks, with implementation experience a strong plus
• Deep knowledge of equity instruments including stock options, RSUs, and warrants
• Experience managing and cleaning up cap tables
• Familiarity with UK equity regulations and multi-jurisdictional equity programs
• Strong understanding of the downstream accounting and financial reporting impacts of equity transactions
• Experience validating option vesting schedules and exercise activity
• Ability to issue share certificates and manage related compliance processes
• Proven ability to build processes and systems from the ground up with minimal oversight
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with complex, high-stakes data
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with finance, legal, accounting, and tax teams
• CEP (Certified Equity Professional) designation required

Nice To Haves

• GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) designation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the cap table, including resolving any existing variances and issuing share certificates as needed
• Validate the number of options vested and exercised, and warrants vested, ensuring data integrity across all equity records
• Lead the implementation and ongoing optimization of Shareworks as the company's equity management platform
• Ensure Shareworks source data is accurately connected to downstream accounting and financial reporting systems
• Build and document equity operations processes and controls from the ground up
• Manage equity activity across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, ensuring local compliance requirements are met
• Partner closely with finance, legal, and accounting teams to support equity-related reporting and audits
• Think proactively about post-IPO equity structures, including the transition of RSUs to single-trigger vesting, and ensure the program is set up to scale accordingly
• Hire and develop a high-performing equity operations team over time

Benefits

• Build a team and equity operations function from scratch, in the way it should be done
• Work in an exciting, high-growth industry with exposure to complex equity structures across multiple jurisdictions
• Be part of and learn from one of the best teams in the world
• Play a critical role in shaping the company's equity infrastructure ahead of a significant liquidity event

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed