Senior Manager – Stock Plan Participant Services

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. Lead, coach, and develop Equity Compensation Consultants .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $96,100 - $135,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equity compensation plans, stock plan administration, and regulatory compliance within financial services. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while optimizing operational workflows and enhancing service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Equity Compensation PlansStock Plan AdministrationRule 10b5-1 Trading PlansFINRA Series 7, Series 24, Series 65 or Series 66Certified Equity Professional (CEP)

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Hard Skills

Equity CompensationStock Plan ServicesWealth ManagementBrokerage OperationsOperational WorkflowsService DeliveryRisk ManagementPerformance EvaluationsProcess ImprovementsKPI Monitoring

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam DevelopmentMotivationCollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Stock Plan Administration PlatformsBrokerage Trading SystemsCRM ToolsCase Management Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA Series 7FINRA Series 24FINRA Series 65FINRA Series 66Certified Equity Professional (CEP)FINRA Fingerprinting

Industry Keywords

FINRASECRegulated Financial ServicesParticipant ServicingEquity-Based AwardsRSUsESPPsStock OptionsOperational AccuracyCompliance Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop Equity Compensation Consultants
Oversee daily Stock Plan Participant Services operations
Conduct one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and coaching sessions
Manage staffing, scheduling, workload distribution, and service coverage
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex participant inquiries and service concerns
Supervise participant trading support and stock plan transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 144 transactions
Provide accurate information about equity compensation plans, trading procedures, transactions, and financial resources
Monitor KPIs including service levels, quality, productivity, participant satisfaction, and operational accuracy
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements, technology enhancements, and service delivery solutions
Maintain documentation, case management practices, supervisory controls, and operational procedures
Ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC, and internal supervisory requirements
Review operational activities, identify risks, and escalate issues
Support audits, compliance reviews, quality assurance, and supervisory control processes
Collaborate with Workplace Stock Plan Services, Operations, Compliance, Trading, Technology, and other partners
Support onboarding, training, departmental initiatives, and implementation of new products, procedures, and technology
Provide leadership with operational insights, participant trends, performance results, and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan services, wealth management, or financial services
Strong knowledge of equity compensation plans, stock plan administration, participant servicing, and brokerage operations
Experience overseeing operational workflows and service delivery within a regulated financial services environment
Ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams to achieve performance goals
Strong understanding of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and Rule 144 transactions
Active FINRA Series 7, Series 24 (or both Series 9 and Series 10 in lieu of Series 24), and Series 65 or Series 66 registrations at the time of hire
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation required within corporate approved timelines
FINRA Fingerprinting required
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no employment visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship, including CPT/OPT
Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a suitable home workspace
2 or more years of people leadership or supervisory experience
Experience leading participant service teams
Experience supporting RSUs, ESPPs, stock options, and other equity-based awards
Experience with stock plan administration platforms, brokerage trading systems, CRM tools, or case management applications
Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, supervisory controls, and risk management activities
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams on operational and technology enhancements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Financial advisory services
Potential company discretionary contribution
Broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment with the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire
Ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Paid parental leave
Paid short- and long-term disability
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
Flexible work environment
Other necessary computer equipment provided
Remote work with reliable high-speed wired internet and a suitable home workspace