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GitLab's Stock Administration Department is a team of highly motivated and high-performing individuals who value collaboration and teamwork. We enjoy partnering cross-functionally and strive to be exceptional business partners.
As a Senior Stock Administrator, you will manage complex global equity programs across 60+ countries and ensure compliance with global equity administration requirements. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Stock Administration.
This role is 100% remote-based in the US.
What You’ll Do
- Support day-to-day administration of the company's equity programs, including processing new equity awards, stock option exercises, terminations, and grant modifications.
- Maintain data in the Equity Edge Online/E*TRADE database to ensure the accuracy of participant information.
- Lead compliance and reporting efforts for equity programs across 60+ global jurisdictions.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity programs while providing excellent service to plan participants at all levels.
- Develop and deliver employee training and communications.
- Support Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) administration.
- Generate recurring reports and respond timely to ad hoc requests from business partners.
- Manage SOX procedures related to equity processes and ensure strict compliance.
- Manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices for the accurate and timely processing of equity awards.
- Understand and have working knowledge and experience in application of accounting rules associated with stock-based compensation (ASC-718).
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 5+ years of experience on the Equity Edge Online/E*TRADE platform in Stock Plan Administration at a global, publicly traded technology company, showing a track record of increasing responsibilities.
- Expertise with Stock Options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP programs.
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Level III.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a rigorous devotion to detail.
- Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high-pressure situations, and take initiative where appropriate.
- Comfort working with ambiguity, and a drive to find workable solutions where they are not otherwise readily apparent.
- Comfortable speaking to an audience, creating and delivering presentations.
- An expert in use of EEO reports and Excel/Google sheets (pivot tables, V-lookups, nested formulas).
- Experience with Google Workspace.
- Willingness to learn and use GitLab.
About the team
The Stock Administration Department is part of the Accounting Operations organization within Finance. The department is responsible for managing GitLab's global equity programs, including the administration of stock options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP across 60+ countries, ensuring compliance with global tax laws and maintaining accurate participant records.
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
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