Senior Manager, International Equity Administration

Databricks

15h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, International Equity Administration to lead and scale our global equity operations across ~45 countries, including ~20 Employer of Record (EOR) jurisdictions. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with complex international regulations, managing global equity transactions, and delivering a best-in-class employee equity experience. You will partner closely with Tax, Legal, Accounting, Mobility, Payroll, People Ops, and Equity Administration teams to ensure seamless execution of equity programs, maintain jurisdiction-specific compliance, and support global audits and financial processes.

Requirements

Deep experience with international equity administration and global compliance
Strong knowledge of international tax regulations and reporting requirements
Experience supporting equity for globally mobile employees
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
Proven ability to use AI tools to automate day-to-day processes & audits
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage and respond to complex international audits
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Highly organized with strong project management capabilities
Strong operational knowledge of Morgan Stanley Shareworks, Deloitte GAIN tool, Workday HR and Payroll, and other Equity Administration Systems.

Nice To Haves

Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Level 3 preferred

Responsibilities

Lead international equity administration and compliance for Databricks, Inc.
Manage international option exercises, RSU/RSA releases, tender offer-related taxable events, and similar transactions
Reconcile international stock-based compensation activity
Manage our Cash Settlement Program (CSP) for non-withholding countries
Implement Shareworks modules and broader equity system solutions to build a best-in-class equity infrastructure that prioritizes scalability, efficiency, and automation
Ensure compliance with global regulations, including (but not limited to): Australia ESS reporting, Israel trustee structures, Singapore expatriate terminations, French Qualified Plan compliance
Partner with our internal Tax team on international reporting and filings
Support taxation and education for international and mobile employees
Lead responses to international audits (e.g., Australia, India, Israel, U.K.)
Collaborate closely with internal and external Mobility teams and consultants regarding equity taxation for globally mobile employees
Partner with Accounting to support financial close and local statutory audits
Work with internal and external Legal partners, and our Tax team, to interpret and implement regulatory changes
Partner with internal and external Payroll teams and vendors to ensure accurate reporting of all equity transactions, including resident and non-resident requirements
Partner with People Ops to ensure LOA and status updates are fed/audited timely and accurately
Lead and contribute to strategic and ad hoc global equity initiatives
Support expansion efforts, including a potential ESPP rollout and administration
Drive process improvements and optimize systems to enhance scalability and efficiency
Enhance equity education and communications for taxable equity events, including but not limited to: RSU releases, tender offer events, and global mobility transactions
Ensure a consistent, compliant, and high-quality equity experience across all jurisdictions