Stock Administration Senior Analyst

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

282d • $90,400 - $135,500

About The Position

We are looking for a professional Stock Plan/Payroll Analyst to fill a position as an integral member of the Stock Administration team. This person should have strong attention to detail and sense of urgency. They will report to the Associate Director, Payroll & Stock Administration. This employee will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of all aspects of Vertex's equity compensation plans, including ESPP, stock option exercises, and RSU releases utilizing Fidelity and processing stock transactions in payroll utilizing Workday.

Requirements

• 5+ years of equity experience in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of individual and corporate level equity information.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (CEP preferred).
• Experience on Fidelity Stock Plan Services platform or other a plus.
• Good/Excellent excel skills for complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to learn and understand equity fundamentals including SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the equity compensation plans, including ESPP, stock option exercises, and RSU releases.
• Review and enhance desk procedures to maximize efficiency, consistency, and ensure compliance.
• Deliver all tasks accurately and timely with keen attention to detail.
• Ensure all forms of equity compensation are administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plans from which they are granted.
• Maintain employee records in Fidelity such as indicative data, pre-clearance, terminations, and plan/participant-level tax information.
• Answer employee inquiries via our internal case system and maintain the equity shared mailbox.
• Maintain insider list on Fidelity (Preclearance and Blackout).
• Load and audit all ESPP contributions globally and assist with all purchase activity.
• Report ESPP disqualified and qualified disposition monthly to payroll.
• Support year-end ESPP disposition survey and processing to payroll.
• Assist with creating and maintaining internal documentation for stock administration (SOPs).
• Assist with reviewing and loading employee grants into Fidelity timely.
• Run reports and analyze for SOX Compliance.
• Perform reconciliation and provide reporting for Shares Outstanding and Available.
• Adhere to internal processes and procedures, and ensure compliance with international & US tax withholding/reporting requirements while working with the team to develop efficiencies.
• Assist with all other ad hoc projects, reporting, and responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter.
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree