Amgen
biotechnology
SeniorAssociateGlobalStockPlans
“Senior Associate Global Stock Plans at Amgen. Skills: Global Stock Plans, Equity Compensation, Data Integrity, Regulatory Reporting. Day-to-day administration of global stock plans, for employees across various countries. Ensure accurate and timely processing of equity transactions and maintain detailed records of stock plan participant data”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive excellence in customer service; Maintain the data integrity of Amgen’s stock plan; Ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place across the company’s employee equity transactions; Ensuring the smooth execution of Amgen’s global Long Term Incentive Program, including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, across various global markets; Ensure accurate and timely processing of equity transactions; Ensure timely regulatory reporting; Establish superior methodologies; Ensure accuracy of participant data; Ensure seamless integration between stock plan data and Amgen HRIS systems; Ensure accurate recordkeeping and reconciliation of equity awards; Ensure compliance and governance of global stock plans
Industry & Context.
Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable program improvements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 5 years of experience in global stock plan administration or equity compensation, Experience with domestic and global equity taxation, Prior experience working on broker equity system platforms such as E*TRADE, Bank of America, or other global stock plan systems, Work experience requiring the use of analytical skills, dedication to accuracy and attention to detail, use of automated data tools and interfaces, as well as the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook in an office setting, Demonstrated excellence in teamwork and interpersonal skills while functioning in a fast-paced, automation-focused environment
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field
What You'll Do.
Day-to-day administration of global stock plans, for employees across various countries, Ensure accurate and timely processing of equity transactions and maintain detailed records of stock plan participant data, Work closely with third party stock plan administrators and local country HR and Payroll contacts to ensure timely regulatory reporting, Act as a liaison with all levels of corporate, finance, compensation, tax, accounting, and payroll to ensure proper administration of equity plans, Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and developing solutions to establish superior methodologies, Serve as the primary contact for employee questions globally regarding stock plan inquiries, grant details, tax implications, and other equity-related questions, Support communication to employees regarding their stock plan grants, vesting schedules, exercise windows, and any changes to the programs, Coordinate with equity vendor to provide educational sessions to help employees understand their benefits and the tax implications of their equity awards, Ensure accuracy of participant data in equity management system, Work closely with the HRIS team to ensure seamless integration between stock plan data and Amgen HRIS systems, Ensure accurate recordkeeping and reconciliation of equity awards, including managing stock plan transactions (e.
, vesting, exercises, forfeitures) in a timely manner, Maintain the policy and procedural documentation, Prepare regular reports on stock plan participation, plan usage, and any other metrics requested by senior management or other departments, Execute audit and SOX related control activities to ensure compliance and governance of global stock plans, Assist in the preparation of compensation-related disclosures for financial reports and audits (e.
, 10-K, proxy statement), Produce detailed analysis and preparation of standard and ad-hoc reports using appropriate tools and resources.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate remotely with teams in different regions and time zones; Liaison with all levels of corporate, finance, compensation, tax, accounting, and payroll; Work closely with third party stock plan administrators and local country HR and Payroll contacts; Work closely with the HRIS team; Work effectively with employees at all levels and in various regions
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects while meeting timelines and deliverables
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