Plans Specialist - Awards and Vesting

at  Computershare

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to connect with diverse audiences.
• Passion for exceeding client expectations.
• Top-notch organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong soft skills are a must. Candidates should demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Experience in finance. Ideally, candidates should have two years of experience in financial services, with at least one year in share plans or financial compensation. However, recent graduates with a degree in financial services or economics will also be considered.
• Proven ability to handle high transaction volume in a complex regulatory environment.
• Bonus points for experience with process improvement projects.Experience with Employee Share Plans.

A ROLE YOU WILL LOVE:

• Manage the full employee share plan lifecycle : This includes overseeing enrolment, awards, adjustments, conditional rights, vesting and maturity processes (considering performance, tax implications, and leaver processing).
• Collaborate on process optimization for new clients: Work alongside the Head of Awards and Vesting to streamline procedures specifically for CIS clients transitioning to EquatePlus.
• Ensure efficient task management: Plan, execute, and monitor activities to meet agreed-upon deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance: Process scheduled events with precision, ensuring adherence to regulations when allocating assets and managing share sales.
• Serve as a client service point of contact: Handle award processing, execution, allocation, and communication, including performance adjustments and timely updates.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation: Create and update detailed records for operational control and governance purposes.
• Become a subject matter expert: Gain in-depth knowledge and provide exceptional customer service on all aspects of your assigned responsibilities.

In this position, you’ll be based in the Croydon office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. If you have a remote location recorded in Fusion this arrangement will continue to be honoured if you are successful in your application, provided that:

• You have a formal accommodation due to a disability, medical or legal reason that enables you to work remotely
• You’re a redeployment candidate who is under notice of redundancyYou were moved to a remote contract as your office was close