About the Role
Shield AI is seeking an Equity Program Manager to administer and manage the company’s equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other share-based plans. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with employees regarding equity awards.
Responsibilities
- Administer global equity compensation plans
- Maintain and manage equity tracking systems
- Oversee cap table management and ensure data accuracy
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll teams
- Manage equity transactions, including grants, vesting, exercises, and terminations
- Support financial reporting requirements
- Prepare and review equity-related disclosures for audits and filings
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity compensation
- Develop and improve processes, controls, and documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or related area
- Strong knowledge of equity compensation regulations and tax implications
- Experience with equity management platforms – Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge
- Advanced Excel and data management skills
- High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation
- Experience working in a public company or pre-IPO environment
- Familiarity with global equity plans and cross-border compliance
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Skills
- Equity compensation
- Stock plan administration
- Equity management platforms
- Carta
- Shareworks
- Equity Edge
- Excel
- Data management
- Analytical abilities
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $132,000 - $204,000 a year
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
About the Company
- Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
- Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.
- With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
- For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
- Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Equal Opportunity
- Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
