Global Senior Equity Program Manager
San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA
Posted 16d ago
Remote Work Policy
On-site
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Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Anthropic is seeking an experienced Global Senior Equity Program Manager to oversee and manage the company's equity compensation strategy and operations across all global markets. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive equity programs aimed at attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent, while aligning with the company's mission to develop safe and beneficial AI systems. The position involves close collaboration with People, Legal, Finance, and Tax teams to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and reflect the company's values. As Anthropic expands internationally, this role will be instrumental in building equity frameworks that support global growth and maintain consistency with the overall compensation philosophy, offering a unique opportunity to shape equity compensation practices during a significant growth phase.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily equity plan operations, including grant processing, option exercises, cancellations, and cap table management.
- Build and optimize processes for equity transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage monthly equity reconciliations and reporting.
- Lead demographic and payroll system integrations to streamline equity operations.
- Develop and implement automated processes for tax rate calculations and payroll integration.
- Create scalable workflows to support growing headcount and global expansion.
- Provide high-touch service to ensure employees understand their equity compensation.
- Execute simple equity tax calculations in coordination with payroll processing.
- Ensure timely and accurate tax withholding and reporting for equity transactions.
- Support the development of equity tax policies and procedures.
- Design and document standard operating procedures for all equity operations.
- Create scalable processes to support transition to public company requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on equity-related questions and programs.
Requirements
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
- 8+ years of experience in equity administration, stock plan management, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of equity compensation principles (stock options, RSUs).
- Experience with Shareworks equity management platforms.
- Proficiency in payroll systems integration and tax withholding processes.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex equity concepts to employees.
- Experience at high-growth technology companies during scaling phases.
- Knowledge of US and international equity compensation and tax requirements.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience with modeling.
Benefits
- Annual compensation range: $190,000 - $230,000 USD
- Visa sponsorship available for some roles.