What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Stock Plan Analyst position at Visa?
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Visa, Inc. is seeking a Stock Plan Analyst to join our Global Equity Program team. This role will be responsible for the day to day activities in administrating our global equity program includes all aspects of recordkeeping, reporting, and reconciliation. The Stock Plan Analyst needs to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all equity data in the record tracking systems, and be able to work closely with employees and other functional groups.
Experience working with different types of Equity Plans
Experience working with a third-party recordkeeping systems (Knowledge of Bank of America/Merrill Employer Sponsor a plus)
Able to process all types of stock grants, exercises, lapses, and reporting of payroll and taxes (including Performance Stock, Restricted Stock, Stock Units, Non-Qualified Stock Options, and ESPP).
Ability to interpret and understand legal documents such as, security regulations and government legislations.
Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Tax, Payroll, Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting and Human Resources.
Experience with an insider trading program.
Knowledge of SEC filings, 10b5-1 plans, and stock ownership compliance administration.
Experience preparing employee communications.
Interacts with transfer agent and third party stock administrator to ensure that trades are settled timely, reconcile DWAC instructions and transfer agent activities
Experience with administrating an ESPP plan
Maintenance of stock plan documentation for both internal and SOX compliance
Understanding Directors and Officers compliance & reporting including Section 16 compliance (Form 3, 4 and 5) and related Proxy reporting requirements
Ability to respond to employee inquires and coordinating with internal teams and vendors as appropriate to resolve issues
Performs other related duties related to the program.
*This role can also be based out of the Austin, TX, Foster City CA, Denver CO, Miami FL, Atlanta GA Visa offices*
Basic Qualifications
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)
Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in public company stock administration.
- Proficient in Excel and Power Point
- Strong organization and problem solving skills with the ability to track multiple tasks and issues
- Must be customer-service oriented
- Strong organization, planning, and project management skills.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptionally resourceful, detail-oriented
- Strong critical thinking skills and discipline to deliver complete and accurate results.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- CEP - Certified Equity Professional certification a plus.
- Workday Management System experience preferred
COLORADO APPLICANTS ONLY: This position has a minimum base salary of 75,400 and a midpoint base salary of 96,100. The base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, this position is eligible for annual bonus and equity.
Additional Information
Visa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
