Senior Equity Analyst

Motional•Boston, MA

1d•$109,000 - $142,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Equity Administrator to manage and scale our private equity program as we grow. This role is a critical part of our People team, supporting the full lifecycle of equity administration — from grant issuance to compliance, employee education, liquidity events and audits. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of equity plans and is excited to build and maintain scalable systems that support our employees and shareholders.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in equity administration, preferably with some experience in a private or venture-backed company
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong understanding of equity types (NSOs, RSUs) and related tax and compliance considerations
Proficiency with equity platforms such as Shareworks
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with recurring audits and multiple simultaneous processes
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain equity topics to stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with deferred compensation, 409A and private company equity best practices a plus
CEP Level I is a plus

Responsibilities

Administer Motional’s equity program, comprised of private RSUs and stock options, including grant issuance, tracking grants, vesting, exercises, cancellations, deferred releases, and liquidity events (put right windows), ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
Serve as a primary administrator of our equity management system (Shareworks) to maintain & update records, including grant agreements, and handling system audits.
Support annual equity refresh and new hire grant programs, including grant guidelines, modeling, planning support and execution.
Support employees with equity-related inquiries, education and communications, in partnership with the Total Rewards team and HR business partners.
Assist with audits, modeling and board reporting related to equity compensation
Facilitate onboarding/offboarding equity processes and related communications, and coordination with HRIS and Payroll
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., IRS, SEC, ISO/NSO rules), knowing when to engage outside counsel
Work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, HR, and external counsel to align on equity-related matters
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, document, and scale equity operations in a growing environment.