Global Stock Plan Analyst, Employee Investment Services, BXT
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Amazon is seeking a Global Stock Plan Analyst to join our Global Financial & Workplace Benefits team in Seattle, WA. This hands-on, detail-oriented individual contributor role will collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders to support regulatory requirements and reporting for Amazon's global stock plans. Qualified candidates should possess stock plan compliance or relevant finance/accounting experience.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, with strong project management skills and the ability to navigate complex international equity compensation issues. Effective collaboration with internal and external contacts, and a commitment to improving processes in a highly dynamic environment are essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate critical thinking skills, a strong focus on attention to detail with sound judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for customer service.
Key job responsibilities
- Support global stock plan reporting and compliance related activities.
- Manage RSU transactions, country specific support fund repatriation, and wire processes.
- Support the implementation of regulatory changes to ensure program design and administration adhere to country-specific requirements.
- Partner with internal and external business partners to research, provide input, and recommendations on compliance initiatives and policies.
- Lead initiatives to automate manual processes and develop comprehensive documentation of operations.
- Perform audits and compliance reviews, including developing reporting and processes to communicate methodology, results, and remediation plans.
- Maintain an inventory of country-specific reporting obligations; track regulatory changes with impacts on stock administration programs and policies.
- Explore and develop new procedures and best practices to comply with local regulations.
- Design and deliver comprehensive stock plan trainings as needed.
- Reconcile stock transactions to ensure accurate income reporting/tax withholding globally, while managing day-to-day activity with Amazon's stock plan provider.
- Provide guidance, assess risk, resolve issues, and escalate as appropriate for employees, managers and HR globally.
- Respond to inquiries from employees, internal and external teams
- Assisting with the development and implementation of procedures and practices to better enable efficiency, accuracy and timely processing of equity
- Experienced professional with full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of stock plan, finance, accounting, or related compliance work experience gained through in-house programs or consulting/accounting firms OR
- 1-3 years' experience in global equity administration
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and database analysis, comfortable working with large amounts of information and communicating data findings.
- Experience tracking and reporting program metrics to all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated bias for action with strengths in problem-solving, issue resolution, ability to work in an ambiguous and deadline-driven environment, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- International business experience with stock or finance/accounting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years in global equity plan development, administration, and program governance.
- Possession of a professional designation such as Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Enrolled Agent (EA).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with business partners and teams.
- Strong business judgment and a practical, common-sense approach to solving complex problems.
- Project management skills with a proven ability to design workable solutions, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and drive projects to successful implementation.
- Flexibility, sharp organizational and process-oriented skills, and a self-starting work ethic.
- Demonstrated passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $135,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, with strong project management skills and the ability to navigate complex international equity compensation issues. Effective collaboration with internal and external contacts, and a commitment to improving processes in a highly dynamic environment are essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate critical thinking skills, a strong focus on attention to detail with sound judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for customer service.
Key job responsibilities
- Support global stock plan reporting and compliance related activities.
- Manage RSU transactions, country specific support fund repatriation, and wire processes.
- Support the implementation of regulatory changes to ensure program design and administration adhere to country-specific requirements.
- Partner with internal and external business partners to research, provide input, and recommendations on compliance initiatives and policies.
- Lead initiatives to automate manual processes and develop comprehensive documentation of operations.
- Perform audits and compliance reviews, including developing reporting and processes to communicate methodology, results, and remediation plans.
- Maintain an inventory of country-specific reporting obligations; track regulatory changes with impacts on stock administration programs and policies.
- Explore and develop new procedures and best practices to comply with local regulations.
- Design and deliver comprehensive stock plan trainings as needed.
- Reconcile stock transactions to ensure accurate income reporting/tax withholding globally, while managing day-to-day activity with Amazon's stock plan provider.
- Provide guidance, assess risk, resolve issues, and escalate as appropriate for employees, managers and HR globally.
- Respond to inquiries from employees, internal and external teams
- Assisting with the development and implementation of procedures and practices to better enable efficiency, accuracy and timely processing of equity
- Experienced professional with full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of stock plan, finance, accounting, or related compliance work experience gained through in-house programs or consulting/accounting firms OR
- 1-3 years' experience in global equity administration
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and database analysis, comfortable working with large amounts of information and communicating data findings.
- Experience tracking and reporting program metrics to all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated bias for action with strengths in problem-solving, issue resolution, ability to work in an ambiguous and deadline-driven environment, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- International business experience with stock or finance/accounting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years in global equity plan development, administration, and program governance.
- Possession of a professional designation such as Certified Equity Professional (CEP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Enrolled Agent (EA).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with business partners and teams.
- Strong business judgment and a practical, common-sense approach to solving complex problems.
- Project management skills with a proven ability to design workable solutions, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and drive projects to successful implementation.
- Flexibility, sharp organizational and process-oriented skills, and a self-starting work ethic.
- Demonstrated passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $135,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.