Thomson Reuters

Senior Equity Compensation Analyst

CAN-Toronto-19 Duncan Street Full time

Senior Equity Compensation Analyst

The Senior Equity Compensation Analyst will administer the company’s equity plans, perform equity analysis, produce monthly and quarterly reporting, and is responsible for engaging in research to address employee questions.  The role will require coordination with multiple stakeholders across the company such as finance, treasury, legal, and payroll.

About the Role
In this opportunity as a Senior Equity Compensation Analyst, you will be responsible for: 

Equity Compensation: 

  • Assist in processing annual/off-cycle grants and dividend equivalents 
  • Conduct various equity analyses, modeling, and testing
  • Conduct audits and reconciliations of equity data 
  • Manage the off-cycle grant tracking process including uploading of grants into the equity system, and collection of governance-related documentation 
  • Support equity participant communications 
  • Interacts with third-party equity administration vendors (UBS, Newport Group, etc.) and international assignment administration partner(s) 
  • Support the administration of daily transactions including end to end processing for RSU lapses and stock option exercises


Employee Stock Purchase Plan: 

  • Assist with administration of global employee stock purchase plan, including enrollment, reconciliations, purchase calculations, share transfers/allocations, and participant communications 
  • Manage data on third-party equity administration platforms 
  • Record and analyze data from multiple sources using advanced spreadsheet techniques


​Deferred Compensation Plan:

  • Assist with administration of the deferred compensation plan, including processing annual enrollment and, distributions
  • Conduct various data requests


Executive Compensation:

  • Possesses and applies basic fundamental knowledge of Executive Compensation to complete assignments 
  • Researches/resolves all day-to-day problems in relation to plan operations and identifies/escalates all issues of concern to internal team as appropriate 
  • Assist with preparation of compensation-related communication materials 
  • Identifies opportunities for standardization and automation of internal processes in order to improve operating efficiencies 


About You
You’re a fit for the role of Senior Equity Compensation Analyst if your background includes:

  • Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
  • 4+ years of Stock Plan Administration experience and ESPP in a global company or equity service provider
  • 2-4+ years relevant analytical experience is required 
  • Experience administering complex equity compensation plans for publicly traded company preferred but not required 
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required, including v-lookups, pivot tables/reports, advanced formulas, etc. 
  • Exceptional commitment to detail and accuracy in all levels of work
  • Extensive problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills 
  • Capacity to learn new skills and gain knowledge on an independent level
  • Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information 
  • Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation a plus


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What’s in it For You?

  • Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.

  • Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

  • Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

  • Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

  • Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.

  • Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

  • Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

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