Equity Manager

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About the role

The Zillow Group Legal and Compliance team is looking for an Equity Manager to join our Corporate and Securities Legal team (Corporate Legal)! Working under the direction of Corporate Legal and supervising an Equity Analyst, this position is responsible for the end-to-end administration of Zillow Group equity plans. The position requires a high level of collaboration, working cross-functionally with Accounting, HR, Payroll and external partners to ensure sound compliance and reporting. Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely administration of equity related activities, including equity award grants, option exercises, RSU releases, terminations, cancelations and modifications.

• Manage and develop an Equity Analyst direct report by providing supervision of daily tasks, mentorship, goal-setting, and growth projects and opportunities.

• Ensure tax, regulatory, legal, and SOX compliance requirements are met timely and accurately and in compliance with governing stock plan agreements.

• Lead the employee education program for equity, including distribution of educational materials, live presentations, facilitation of Q&A and regular office hours.

• Provide excellent customer service to equity participants at all levels of the organization.

• Maintain database integrity and ensure accurate recordkeeping of all equity data.

• Support timely and accurate reporting to external regulatory filings (SEC Form 4, Proxy Statement, Form 10-K and10-Q disclosures).

• Develop and maintain documentation of equity-related processes and controls for internal and external audits.

• Provide insights regarding administration of Insider Trading Policy, Trading Windows and pre-clearance requirements.

• Manage relationships with third-party service providers supporting the equity platform (platform provider; transfer agent).

• Drive process improvement and innovation to scale equity administration functions.

• Represent the equity function as a subject matter specialist in automation opportunities, M&A, and other strategic projects.

• Other responsibilities, tasks, and ad hoc requests as needed.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.

Who you are

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict reporting deadlines.

• Stellar project and process management skills.

• Proficiency in financial systems and strong intuition for business.

• Highest standards of accuracy, organization and precision.

• Ability to explain complex equity concepts to all levels of the organization.

• Excellent executive presence; this role intersects with our Section 16 officers & senior executives at the company.

• A collaborative, energetic, and innovative leadership style; experience mentoring and coaching both peers and direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 + years of progressive administration experience in equity programs.

• A BS/BA degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or other related field of study.

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Level 2 certification is strongly preferred.

• Experience working directly with EquiView by Charles Schwab or other major third-party equity platform providers.

• Broad experience with different equity award types and plans.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life's next chapter.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting or financing with transparency and nearly seamless end-to-end service. Millions of people visit Zillow and its affiliate sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help them finish it - and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making this vision a reality.

At Zillow, we're powered by our innovative and inclusive work culture, where everyone has the flexibility, support and resources to do the best work of their careers. Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction is supported by our passion to redefine the employee experience, a deep-rooted culture of innovation, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits . But don't just take our word for it. Read our reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® List 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2021, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index and HRC's Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2021, Fortune Best Workplaces for Technology 2020, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2020, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents 2020, and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

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