Shareholder Services Lead - Hybrid

Cigna Healthcare•St. Louis, MO

8d•$118,100 - $196,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Shareholder Services Lead will lead accurate, timely, and compliant stock plan operations for The Cigna Group’s employee equity and shareholder services programs. The role partners with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and senior leaders and supports employees, executives, shareholders, and the Board. The position oversees day-to-day administration of U.S. and international equity incentive plans; vendor relationships with Fidelity and Computershare; SEC, NYSE, and executive trading compliance; financial controls and reporting; proxy and Board compensation processes; equity-related tax compliance; and share-usage, burn-rate, and dilution analysis. It also leads stock-related work for mergers, acquisitions, corporate actions, and other special projects, and advises internal partners, employees, and shareholders. The role is described as hybrid. If working from home occasionally or permanently, the employee must have cable broadband or fiber internet with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The anticipated annual salary range is $118,100–$196,900, depending on relevant factors, and the role is anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in stock plan administration, compensation, finance, or accounting, including at least 2 years leading projects or complex workstreams.
Working knowledge of SEC and NYSE requirements, Section 16 reporting, and executive trading compliance.
Experience with equity accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, financial reporting, and general ledger reconciliations.
Strong analytical, project, vendor, and change management skills, with judgment to review work, manage risk, and protect confidential information.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence partners across Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and senior leadership.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, business, human resources, or a related field.
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification.
Hands-on experience with employee equity plans, Workday, and Fidelity stock plan administration.
Experience supporting proxy disclosure, Board compensation, international equity tax, or stock-plan activity related to mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day administration of employee equity incentive plans, including grant, vesting, dividend, and special transaction processing across U.S. and international programs.
Manage Fidelity and Computershare vendor relationships, including service levels, billing, budget priorities, operational issues, and recommendations for contract or process improvements.
Review Section 16 Forms 3 and 4, NYSE filings, 10-K exhibits, and executive trading activity, including preclearance and 10b5-1 plan support.
Manage the Restricted Persons List and evaluate trading requests with the Office of the Corporate Secretary, escalating complex or high-profile matters as needed.
Review monthly and quarterly analyses involving stock data, equity and tax expense, GAAP and STAT reconciliations, journal entries, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, and auditor requests.
Partner with Legal on the annual proxy statement and review executive and director compensation tables, footnotes, tally sheets, and Board compensation processes.
Support Board of Directors compensation processes, including quarterly statements, the Director Fee System, and year-end 1099-MISC reporting.
Guide equity-related tax compliance, funding, custom reporting, and projections with Global Mobility, Corporate Tax, Treasury, and local payroll teams.
Contribute to long-term incentive design through share-usage, burn-rate, and dilution analysis; track market and regulatory developments and recommend practical changes.
Lead stock-related work for mergers, acquisitions, corporate actions, and other special projects.
Advise HR, Legal, Employee Relations, employees, and shareholders.