Equity Administration Assistant Manager

Datadog

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$131,000–$154,000 / yr
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21 days ago
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This role $142k
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This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $120,250–$185,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $153k for comparable roles.

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About Datadog

Datadog, Inc. is an American company that provides an observability service for cloud-scale applications, providing monitoring of servers, databases, tools, and services, through a SaaS-based data analytics platform.

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TL;DR · Equity Administration Assistant Manager

The Equity Administration Assistant Manager joins the Finance team to manage complex, high-risk equity workstreams for a global workforce. This role involves overseeing the full cycle of stock administration, including processing RSU releases, option exercises, and ESPP purchases while managing the E*TRADE Equity Edge Online platform. The successful candidate will serve as a preparer and reviewer for equity transactions, maintain process documentation, and ensure compliance with international tax regulations, SOX controls, and Section 16 requirements. Key responsibilities include coordinating with Payroll, Tax, and Legal departments to provide accurate reporting and delivering employee education on equity programs. Required skills include advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, knowledge of ASC 718, and experience with tools like Workday or NetSuite. The role solves critical compliance and operational challenges regarding global equity plans and multi-jurisdictional tax requirements.

What you'll do

  • Process equity transactions including RSU releases, stock option exercises, and ESPP purchases within the E*TRADE platform.
  • Manage high-risk equity workstreams while ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
  • Maintain process documentation, flow charts, and calendars to ensure all equity cycles remain audit-ready.
  • Coordinate with Payroll and Tax teams to provide accurate equity income and withholding data globally.
  • Support Section 16 officer transactions and Rule 10b5-1 trading plan administrations.
  • Manage global equity reporting and compliance with international tax and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and deliver equity education programs and resources for a global employee population.
  • Drive internal projects focused on system implementations, automation tools, and AI-assisted solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of equity or stock plan administration experience, including time at a U.S. public company.
  • Experience supporting a global employee population (preferred).
  • CEP (Certified Equity Professional) designation preferred, or in progress.
  • Deep hands-on experience with a stock plan administration platform; E*TRADE Equity Edge Online strongly preferred.
  • Solid command of equity mechanics, including U.S. and international tax withholding, ASC 718, Section 16, Rule 10b5-1, and SOX controls.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience automating recurring work with Google Apps Script, Python, Power Automate, or SQL is a strong plus.
  • Experience with Workday, NetSuite, Workiva, FloQast, Tableau, and AI tools is a plus.

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