Head of Equity & Executive Compensation

Amsterdam · Remote (united States) · Remote - United StatesRemoteexecutive

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Key Responsibilities

Design and evolve global equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, Stock Options) and LTI structures, including vesting logic, performance periods, and grant timing philosophy.

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Responsibilities

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→Equity Architecture: Design and evolve global equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, Stock Options) and LTI structures, including vesting logic, performance periods, and grant timing
philosophy.
→Executive & Board Governance: Lead the design of CEO and ELT packages; prepare all materials, pay-for-performance narratives, and analysis for the Compensation Committee
and Board.
→Strategic Modelling: Manage equity pool planning & utilisation tracking
→Policy Frameworks: Establish global eligibility, leaver treatment, and promotion/role change guidelines to ensure consistency across all geographies.
→Equity Education: Build a clear narrative and create communication materials (FAQs, offer templates, manager guides) to ensure employees understand the value of their equity.
→Compliance & Global Oversight: Ensure rigorous governance and regulatory compliance across international jurisdictions, managing tax and reporting risks.
→Operational Leadership: Lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and oversee relationships with external equity administration partners and vendors

Requirements

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Significant experience leading global equity and executive compensation in high-growth, international technology environments.
Deep technical mastery of RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and LTI design.
Direct experience preparing and presenting materials for a Board-level Compensation Committee.
Strong financial modelling skills, specifically regarding dilution, burn rates, and equity pool management.
Proven people leadership skills with experience managing a specialized technical team.
Familiarity with major equity administration platforms (e.g., Computershare, Shareworks, Carta, Fidelity)

Executive experience: High credibility when interacting with C-suite leaders and Board members.
Strategic Clarity: Ability to translate complex equity concepts into simple, persuasive narratives for diverse stakeholders.
Principled Judgment: Strong integrity and a governance-first mindset when handling sensitive executive data and exceptions.
Operational Discipline: Exceptional attention to detail in a role where minor errors have significant financial and legal consequences.
Navigating Ambiguity: Comfort building scalable frameworks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.