Head of Equity & Executive Compensation

Nebius

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Equity & Executive Compensation leads the global strategy, design, and governance of Nebius’ equity and executive pay programs. You will ensure our compensation framework drives a high-performance ownership culture, aligns leadership with long-term shareholder value, and scales during rapid company growth. Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, you will serve as a technical expert and strategic partner to the Compensation Committee, Board, Finance, and Legal teams.

Requirements

Significant experience leading global equity and executive compensation in high-growth, international technology environments.
Deep technical mastery of RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and LTI design.
Direct experience preparing and presenting materials for a Board-level Compensation Committee.
Strong financial modelling skills, specifically regarding dilution, burn rates, and equity pool management.
Proven people leadership skills with experience managing a specialized technical team.
Familiarity with major equity administration platforms (e.g., Computershare, Shareworks, Carta, Fidelity).
High credibility when interacting with C-suite leaders and Board members.
Ability to translate complex equity concepts into simple, persuasive narratives for diverse stakeholders.
Strong integrity and a governance-first mindset when handling sensitive executive data and exceptions.
Exceptional attention to detail in a role where minor errors have significant financial and legal consequences.
Comfort building scalable frameworks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply, and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Design and evolve global equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, Stock Options) and LTI structures, including vesting logic, performance periods, and grant timing philosophy.
Lead the design of CEO and ELT packages; prepare all materials, pay-for-performance narratives, and analysis for the Compensation Committee and Board.
Manage equity pool planning & utilisation tracking.
Establish global eligibility, leaver treatment, and promotion/role change guidelines to ensure consistency across all geographies.
Build a clear narrative and create communication materials (FAQs, offer templates, manager guides) to ensure employees understand the value of their equity.
Ensure rigorous governance and regulatory compliance across international jurisdictions, managing tax and reporting risks.
Lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and oversee relationships with external equity administration partners and vendors.