FactSet logo

Stock Plan Administrator - Fixed Term Contract to Hire

FactSet

  • Norwalk, Connecticut
  • 5 days ago
    Want to know if you’re a fit?
    Upload your resume and let our AI show you.

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • LinkedInunmatched
    • Local Taxunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Taxunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Stock Administrationunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
    • Volunteer Experienceunmatched
    • Wealth Managementunmatched

    Description

    FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.  


    At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.  


    **Please note: This is a fixed-term contract position with the opportunity to convert to full-time employment.

    Your Team's Impact 

    FactSet is seeking an experienced Stock Plan Administrator to oversee the day-to-day administration and operational execution of our global equity programs, including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). You will have specialized experience implementing and administering equity plans on a global scale, along with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance

    What You'll Do 

    • Equity Plan Administration: Manage daily operations for FactSet's global equity programs—including ESPP, RSUs, Stock Options, and PSUs—covering grants, exercises, vestings, ESPP purchases, transfers, and participant communications. 
    • System Implementation & Management: Support the implementation, migration, and ongoing optimization of equity plan platforms/tools, ensuring seamless and accurate integration. 
    • Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects related to equity and ESPP plan administration, collaborating with HR, finance, payroll, tax, legal, and external vendors. 
    • Vendor Management: Act as primary contact with equity plan vendors, troubleshooting, coordinating system updates, and ensuring excellent communication. 
    • Regulatory Compliance & Data Integrity: Ensure compliance with global regulations and tax requirements, including US SEC/IRS and international equivalents. Prepare accurate records and reports for internal/external stakeholders and support audits. 
    • Employee Support & Education: Respond to employee inquiries and help to provide education on all equity and ESPP programs. Develop materials and deliver training as needed. 
    • Global Coordination: Administer global programs; adapt processes for local regulations, tax, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. 
    • Reporting: Prepare regular and ad hoc equity and ESPP plan reports for management, auditors, payroll, and finance. 

    What We're Looking For 

    Required Skills 

    • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, HR, or related field.

    • 5+ years of experience in equity and/or ESPP plan administration

    • Strong understanding of equity compensation plans, payroll, and compliance with global exposure

    • Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

    • Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel

    • Experience with equity administration platforms

    • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

    Desired Skills 

    • CEP (Certified Equity Professional) designation or progress preferred  

    The budgeted hourly range in the State of Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts is $60 - $70 per hour, depending on work experience, education and certifications for a Fixed Term Contract plus benefits.

    What's In It For You 

    At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means: 

    • The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
    • Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.  
    • Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. 
    • A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. 
    • Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development. 

    Learn more about our benefits here

    Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. 

    Company Overview: 

    FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn

    At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective.Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorwalk, Connecticut
    IndustryComputer/IT Services
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1978
    Websitehttp://www.factset.com/

    About Company

    FactSet was founded in 1978 and has been publicly held since 1996. The Company is dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol “FDS.” Fiscal 2016 marked the Company’s 38th year of operation, its 36th consecutive year of revenue growth and its 20th consecutive year of earnings growth as a public company.

    As of August 31, 2016, FactSet has a market capitalization of $7.12 billion, which is up 9.5% over last year. The Company currently has 43 office locations in 21 countries employing 8,093 individuals. In March 2016, FactSet was ranked #89 on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”, marking the Company’s eighth appearance on the list in the last nine years. FactSet was also recognized as one of the UK’s “Best Workplaces” by the Great Place to Work® Institute UK for the eighth consecutive year, and included in the “2016 Best Places to Work in France” list for the fifth consecutive year. In addition, the Company was awarded the Best Research and Analytics tool at the 2016 Systems in the City Awards, and the Best Overall Provider, Best Research Provider, and Best Analytics Provider at the 2016 Inside Market Data Awards.

    Since becoming a public company in 1996, FactSet has evolved from a US-centric software firm into a global company generating approximately a third of its revenues from clients outside the US. Through technological proficiency, a dedicated workforce, and an unwavering commitment to client service, the Company has driven revenue and earnings per share to new heights, as well as increased its international presence, and ultimately, its competitive edge.

    Similar Jobs