Equity Compensation Analyst I

Who You Are:

As a Equity Compensation Analyst I you are responsible for managing the equity administration operations and processes for QTS global workforce. You are highly motivated and willing to support a variety of equity administration-related tasks. You are an individual who is flexible detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Reports to the Equity Compensation Administrator

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with Payroll Finance and Benefits team to process all stock vesting events sales and redemptions.
• Respond to employees inquiries regarding their stock awards and manage the equity teams mailbox. Assist in creating standard responses and creating training materials from questions.
• Assist with all equity-related matters providing support to employees and maintaining the relationship with the equity system vendor.
• Help with creation of Standard Operating Procedures for all of the team to follow.
• Support weekly monthly quarterly and annual equity related events (roll forward/outstanding equity reconciliation grants vest purchases dividends terminations/forfeitures etc.)
• Work with staffing to track Equity Grants.
• Participate in projects and assignments contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Audit equity information in all systems and be responsible for accurate reporting in each system.
• Assist in creating and maintaining educational materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Apply learned techniques/skills and contributes to process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 2/- years in equity administration finance or HR particularly in a private company setting.
• Apply working knowledge of equity administration processes and procedures; identify and escalate potential issues proactively.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Accounting or Human Resources.
• Knowledge of various types of equity awards and programs public and private.
• General knowledge of Compensation Programs Pay Components and Incentive Plans.

Nice to Have:

• Global equity administration
• Experience working for a private or public traded company.
• Basic knowledge of equity award/grant types.
• Knowledge of Equity Tools.
• Knowledge of Workday.

Other Key Skills: (KSAs)

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for employee education.
• Strong administrative organization and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills for data reconciliation.
• Ability to multi-task highly detail-oriented strong work ethic positive attitude and service-oriented.

We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The Know Your Rights Poster is included here:

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The pay transparency policy is available here:

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.