The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
What we do:
The Trade Desk (TTD) is seeking a Senior Stock Plan Administrator to join our team. This position will report to the Manager, Stock Administration. This role will be responsible for assisting with the administration of TTD’s equity programs.
What you'll do:
- Administer TTD’s equity programs for all global employees, while working closely with outside service providers
- Process equity award grants, vesting, and release of restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock option exercises, while ensuring timely and accurate tax withholding and reporting to payroll and regulatory agencies
- Assist with administering our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), including assisting in the processing of semi-annual ESPP purchases
- Effectively and promptly respond and resolve employee equity inquiries and concerns
- Partner effectively and proactively with internal business partners including Human Resources, Legal, Accounting, Payroll and employees
- Assist with the preparation of Form 4 filings
- Prepare equity reports and assist in the review and reconciliation of equity information
- Assist with global mobility processing and compliance for equity transactions
- Train and educate employees about TTD’s equity programs
- Comply with The Trade Desk’s stock administration SOX procedures
- Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as requested
**Who you are: **
- 5+ years of stock administration experience, including administration of plans with stock options, RSUs and ESPP
- Familiar with SEC rules and regulations related to equity disclosures
- Works well in a high-pressure, high-volume environment and able to juggle multiple assignments, concurrent deadlines and changing priorities
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees
- Customer service oriented and able to build strong cross-functional relationships
- Experience with Equity Edge Online, Workiva, Power Automation and Workday
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- CEP designation preferred, or in process
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal, state and global taxation of equity compensation requirements
- Advanced Excel skills, with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables experience
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and strong work ethic
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is
$77,600—$142,200 USD
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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