Senior Equity Analyst at Motional

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

142000.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equity Administration, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Equity Types, Tax Compliance, Equity Platforms, Communication Skills, Deferred Compensation, 409A, Private Company Equity, Audits, Equity Management, Employee Education, Liquidity Events, Cross-Functional Collaboration, System Audits

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Mission Summary: We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Equity Administrator to manage and scale our private equity program as we grow. This role is a critical part of our People team, supporting the full lifecycle of equity administration — from grant issuance to compliance, employee education, liquidity events and audits. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of equity plans and is excited to build and maintain scalable systems that support our employees and shareholders. Key Responsibilities: Administer Motional’s equity program, comprised of private RSUs and stock options, including grant issuance, tracking grants, vesting, exercises, cancellations, deferred releases, and liquidity events (put right windows), ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness. Serve as a primary administrator of our equity management system (Shareworks) to maintain & update records, including grant agreements, and handling system audits. Support annual equity refresh and new hire grant programs, including grant guidelines, modeling, planning support and execution. Support employees with equity-related inquiries, education and communications, in partnership with the Total Rewards team and HR business partners. Assist with audits, modeling and board reporting related to equity compensation Facilitate onboarding/offboarding equity processes and related communications, and coordination with HRIS and Payroll Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., IRS, SEC, ISO/NSO rules), knowing when to engage outside counsel Work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, HR, and external counsel to align on equity-related matters Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, document, and scale equity operations in a growing environment. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in equity administration, preferably with some experience in a private or venture-backed company Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills Strong understanding of equity types (NSOs, RSUs) and related tax and compliance considerations Proficiency with equity platforms such as Shareworks Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with recurring audits and multiple simultaneous processes Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain equity topics to stakeholders Familiarity with deferred compensation, 409A and private company equity best practices a plus CEP Level I is a plus We encourage a hybrid schedule with in-office time at one of our locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, or Las Vegas to support collaboration. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more. Salary Range $109,000—$142,000 USD Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more. Our journey is always people first. We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move. Higher purpose, greater impact. We’re creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do. Scale up, not starting up. Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges. Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

Administer the equity program, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the lifecycle of equity administration. Support employees with equity-related inquiries and facilitate onboarding/offboarding equity processes.