Stock Plan Analyst

Visa•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Visa, Inc. is seeking a Stock Plan Analyst to join our Global Equity Program team, based in Austin, TX. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Visa’s global equity programs, including all aspects of equity recordkeeping, reporting, and reconciliation. The Stock Plan Analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of all equity data within stock plan systems and works closely with employees and cross-functional partners to deliver a high-quality equity administration experience. Administer and support multiple global equity plans, including Non-Qualified Stock Options, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP). Process equity transactions such as grants, vesting, exercises, lapses, and cancellations, and support payroll and tax reporting related to equity events. Maintain equity records across third-party stock plan administration platforms (experience with Bank of America/Merrill Employer Sponsor platform preferred). Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Payroll, Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, and Human Resources. Support insider trading compliance programs, including monitoring blackout periods and trading activity. Assist with SEC filings, 10b5-1 plans, stock ownership guideline compliance, and Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4, and 5), including proxy-related disclosures. Coordinate with transfer agents and third-party administrators to ensure timely settlement of trades and reconciliation of DWAC and transfer agent activity. Maintain stock plan documentation in support of internal controls and SOX compliance. Respond to employee inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues effectively. Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and employee experiences related to equity programs. Perform other duties related to the administration and ongoing enhancement of the equity programs. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Requirements

2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Minimum 2 years of experience administering equity compensation programs at a public company.
Experience supporting global equity programs and multiple equity award types.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
Experience with a third-party outsourced stock administration system (Merrill Lynch system a plus)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Customer-service mindset with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptionally detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Level 1 or greater designation a plus.

Responsibilities

Administer and support multiple global equity plans, including Non-Qualified Stock Options, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP).
Process equity transactions such as grants, vesting, exercises, lapses, and cancellations, and support payroll and tax reporting related to equity events.
Maintain equity records across third-party stock plan administration platforms (experience with Bank of America/Merrill Employer Sponsor platform preferred).
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Payroll, Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, and Human Resources.
Support insider trading compliance programs, including monitoring blackout periods and trading activity.
Assist with SEC filings, 10b5-1 plans, stock ownership guideline compliance, and Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4, and 5), including proxy-related disclosures.
Coordinate with transfer agents and third-party administrators to ensure timely settlement of trades and reconciliation of DWAC and transfer agent activity.
Maintain stock plan documentation in support of internal controls and SOX compliance.
Respond to employee inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues effectively.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and employee experiences related to equity programs.
Perform other duties related to the administration and ongoing enhancement of the equity programs.