Stock Plan Services Associate

Empower • Overland Park, KS

4d • $55,300 - $76,075 • Remote

About The Position

As a Stock Plan Services Associate, you will support the day-to-day operations of Empower's stock plan services platform. You'll process transactions, resolve operational issues, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient service for clients and participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent financial services experience
• 2+ years of experience in financial services, preferably in stock plan services, brokerage operations, or trading support
• FINRA Series 7 registration and fingerprinting required
• Experience with stock plan administration, equity trading, or brokerage operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of options trading and related market activity
• Experience supporting trading operations and transaction processing
• Experience with Pershing NetX360
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound operational judgment
• Commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a client-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Process stock plan transactions including plan setup, participant account reviews, reconciliations, and issue resolution
• Support equity transactions related to RSU vestings, ESPP events, option exercises, and 10b5-1 instructions
• Initiate and monitor DWAC and DTC transfers while coordinating with clearing firms to ensure accurate settlement
• Reconcile trade executions, allocations, and participant accounts across multiple platforms
• Research and resolve operational, trading, and account-related exceptions
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support stock plan trading activities and operational readiness
• Support audits, compliance requests, process improvements, and daily service activities to deliver an exceptional client experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level