Stock Plan Manager

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated•Chesterfield, MO

21h•$107,060 - $159,390

About The Position

You desire impactful work. You’re RGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. The Stock Plan Manager manages the company-wide administration and operations related to the long-term incentive plan, the Director flexible stock program and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The role will provide support to employees, Section 16 officers and outside Directors regarding equity plans, grants and settlements. The role will be responsible for managing the programs via external third-party administrators and consultants, and coordinate with stakeholders including payroll, finance, treasury, and tax., as well as manage the rules and regulations of the company's ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) policy The Stock Plan Manager offers support and training to eligible employees as needed and administers cyclical communications and reporting.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Human Resources
7+ years of prior experience with long-term incentive program administration
3+ years experience managing global ESPP programs
Experience with global HR systems, Workday
Strong Microsoft Office skills; strong proficiency in MS Excel.
Ability to perform large data set audits, reconciliations, v-lookups, data edits, and complex calculation
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage complex projects from initiation through implementation.
Strong experience developing, monitoring, and applying meaningful performance metrics and analytics.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Professional and confident in collaborating with individuals at all levels of the organization and external vendors/customers.
Strategic initiative: the ability to identify issues, develop recommendations, sell ideas, and implement solutions.
Proven teamwork skills and excellent communication skills.
High integrity and confidentiality with sensitive information.
Strong analytic and critical thinking skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced educational degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Administer and manage the company-wide long-term incentive program, the ESPP program and the Director flexible stock program.
Manage third-party administrators and collaborate with internal teams, including Finance, Legal, Tax, Payroll, and HR, to communicate materials, compliance, grant processes, settlements and management reports.
Conduct required monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting, including information required for regulations reporting.
Manage the process of new grants and varied transactions with the knowledge of accounting, legal, and tax implications. Includes the preparation of grant files as needed for each program.
Manage all settlements related to plans as required, working in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders adhering to required deadlines.
Implement and monitor internal controls for audit purposes.
Assist internal and external auditors as required.
Administer and execute domestic (US) as well as international ESPP programs including enrollments and purchases as per local country plans and guidelines.
Respond to all executive and employee queries regarding RGA’s stock based programs.
Contribute to education materials and communications.
Responsible to ensure program standard operating procedures are managed and kept up-to-date reflecting current state.
Responsible to enhance efficiencies, processes, and accuracy of data.
Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state, and applicable foreign regulations and securities laws.
Manage relations with all third-party administrators and consultants, as well as relevant brokers.