Director, Global Equity Management
$208k - $217k USD
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director, Global Equity Management, to optimize our global equity programs. The successful candidate will possess public company experience with a strong background in international equity management and be willing to navigate the complexities of multinational taxation and regulatory compliance. This role requires expertise in daily administrative operations and broad knowledge of stock-based compensation and public company disclosures (Proxy, Forms 3, 4, and 5 filings).
The Director, Global Equity Management, is a leadership role with high visibility across the organization. The role will be a part of the Finance team and will report directly to the head of the SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting teams. The Director will own all aspects of the administration of our global equity programs, ensuring a seamless execution of equity-related operations, compliance, and collaboration amongst cross-functional teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Equity Administration & Compliance
- Maintain and strengthen effective and efficient processes for equity plan administration (Options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP), including preparation of equity grants, processing vesting, exercises, and distributions, tax withholdings, lock-up restrictions, expirations, terminations, and other plan-related operations
- Reconcile monthly equity activity - including shares outstanding, share reserves, cancellations, and share pool balance
- Provide employee stock-related input to quarter-end and annual SEC reporting: Forms 3, 4, and 5 filings; data for 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy Statements, and D&O questionnaires
- Monitor compliance with relevant domestic and international laws and regulations regarding income and tax withholdings and reporting for stock awards
- Oversee the preparation of equity-related materials for the Board and Compensation Committee meetings
Operational Excellence
- Partner with cross-functional departments (e.g., Legal, Payroll, People) to maintain and strengthen processes that ensure the accuracy of all equity data, including all aspects of record-keeping with the stock plan database, reporting, reconciliation, and auditing
- Ensure database integrity and accuracy of record keeping of employee data and equity data in the stock administration system (E*Trade)
- Ensure and foster a team environment in which procedures are followed to satisfy compliance with SOX and audit requirements
- Manage vendor relationships with transfer agents, brokers, and other vendors involved in stock plan administration
- Model share utilization for annual review cycles, new hires, attrition, promotions, M&A activity, etc.
Communication & Education
- Oversee the development and deployment of Company-wide employee training and communications to assist employees in understanding the value of equity, plan terms and mechanics, and cultivate a general understanding
- Provide an admirable level of service in response to inquiries from employees, management, and others
People Management & Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing equity administration team
- Develop talent, foster collaboration, and maintain a culture of operational excellence and employee success
- Remain informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field - Business Administration, Accounting, Finance
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) is preferred
- 8+ years of advanced experience in equity administration, including at least 3+ years in a public company environment
- Sweeping understanding of equity instruments (structure and administration of), applicable reporting and tax regulations, and public company disclosure requirements
- Strong expertise in the E*Trade platform (preferred) or other equity administration platform
- Proven experience in managing employee stock purchase plans and ability to navigate multinational complexities
- Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail and comprehensive problem-solving abilities
- Experience with people management and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
- Willingness to maintain operations while fostering the improvement of end-to-end operations (i.e., developing both team and processes)
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $207,995-$216,750/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $244,700-$255,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
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WHAT WE OFFER
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences.
The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025.
Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore.
The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.
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