Equity Analyst

The Team

We are seeking an Equity Analyst to join American Tower’s Human Resources team. Day to day you will assists with the ongoing administration of the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan (“EIP”) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The Equity Analyst will keep up-to-date on equity and ESPP-related updates and suggested best practices provided by external stock plan organizations such as the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, Global Equity Organization, etc.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of compensation and/or equity experience required.
• Experience managing projects in a global environment and handling sensitive employee information strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills, including data visualization and the ability to understand complex processes.
• Advanced computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment.
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions.

What You Can Offer Us

• Administer the bi-annual ESPP enrollment process, including developing communication materials, managing and uploading data into the E*TRADE enrollment site, and preparing employee files for review.
• Facilitate the preparation and execution of the bi-annual ESPP purchase transactions globally including consolidating payroll contributions, uploading data into the E*TRADE system, auditing the data for deposit of shares into employee accounts, and preparing internal reports.
• Maintain global ESPP participation data, communicating and reconciling changes within payroll contribution reports.
• Assist with the introduction and rollout of the ESPP to new international markets, including ensuring all participation requirements are met by participants as required by local legislation.
• Manage the distribution of employee communications related to new grants, RSU vestings, ESPP purchase, grant acceptances.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc reports requested by the Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, Finance and Tax departments.
• Provide high quality customer service to all employees and global HRBPs, including managing the Equity team’s central email inbox.
• Administer external and internal databases, including the exchange of information with the external plan administrator, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the equity database.
• Provide support on tasks related to the processing and review of restricted stock unit vesting, including the collection of any required tax withholding and updating the same in the equity database.
• Review/maintain the insider list on a quarterly basis to be approved by the Corporate Legal department; ensure all updates are accurately reflected in the equity database.
• Remain current on equity and ESPP-related updates, providing recommendations on best practices for program enhancements.
• Create and maintain process documents for equity and ESPP administration.
• Assist with annual plan audits conducted by internal and external teams.
• Other duties as assigned.