Senior Manager, Equity Administration

REQ14514 Senior Manager, Equity Administration (Open) POSITION SUMMARY: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all equity-related compensation data for internal and external purposes. Provide timely and helpful customer service to all grantees for company equity. Ensure accurate annual share/option awards/grants, payment and exercise processes and financial statement reporting and disclosure that are all compliant with internal controls, legal agreements and regulatory requirements. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the process to ensure all aspects of the Company's global equity plans, including all grants, vesting, exercises and cancellations or restricted shares/stock options, are executed timely, accurately and in compliance with all internal controls. Ensure all equity compensation processes and data comply with local and international regulations and securities laws, as well as tax withholding and reporting rules. Maintain database integrity and ensure accuracy of recordkeeping of equity data Ensure all equity activity is properly and timely reported to Payroll and Finance Process dividend payments and delivery of payment statements Develop partnerships with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Tax, Payroll, Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting and Human Resources Assist SVP in preparing recommendations for annual new grants and structure for Compensation Committee approval Respond to senior employee inquiries and coordinate with internal teams and vendors as appropriate to resolve issues Ensure high levels of customer service for employees regarding questions on shares, impacts on tax withholding and other queries related to equity compensation Provide employee training regarding changes in programs, processes and tools, as needed Primary relationship manager for Computershare and work closely with broker(s) and trustee(s) as needed Back-up approver for Corporate Payroll processes Other projects and activities as needed and requested by management Manage a team of one QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Minimum 5 years experience with employee share plans (SIP/ESOP) for a listed company or a brokerage; Experience in finance, accounting, legal and/or payroll strongly preferred; Prior experience with equity grants for both US and HK publicly traded companies; Working knowledge of the regulations and disclosure requirements for equity awards under both US GAAP (20-F filing) and IFRS (HK annual and interim reports); Proven ability to interpret and understand legal documents such as, security and tax regulations and government legislation Experience with multiple equity plans and publicly traded companies is a plus Team management experience a plus Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant qualifications, preferable in Finance, Accounting or Economics Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar is a plus Skills / Competencies Working knowledge of Computershare Equity Administration and Workday a plus Good communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels with internal and external parties Detail orientation is mandatory Conversant in English required, Cantonese/Mandarin a plus Strong analytical and problem solving skills required Excellent Excel and Word skills required Strong understanding of GDPR and other data privacy laws Ability to manage sensitive matters professionally is required Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited ("Melco") is a developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia. Through the implementation of innovative products and services and by working hand-in-hand with globally renowned brands, Melco intends to offer the best entertainment experience that aims to appeal to a broad spectrum of customers and thereby become the leader of gaming industry in the region. In this endeavor, we have a number of projects currently underway or planned.