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.
What You'll Do
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 lead of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. 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.
Responsibilities
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.
- Prepare the information for filing of section 16 filings (e.g., Form 4s) for section 16 officers and directors.
- Monitor compliance with relevant domestic and international laws and regulations regarding income and tax withholdings and reporting for stock awards.
- Oversee 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 which ensure the accuracy of all equity data, including all aspects of record-keeping with 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 to understand 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
- Bachelors Degree in relevant field - Business Administration, Accounting, Finance.
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) is preferred.
- 8+ years of advancing 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 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 $195,500 - $212,500/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $230,000 - $250,000/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.
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.
Benefits
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 allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. In 2025, we were recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work. In 2024, we were included in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For (Top 10%) and recognized in Great Place to Work’s Fortune Best Medium Workplaces, Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, and Fortune Best Workplaces for Women.
Additionally, we were featured in Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Europe, Best Workplaces for Development, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Workplaces in Technology.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, São Paulo, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you .
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