Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Stock Plan Operations Lead to shape the future of The Cigna Group's employee equity and shareholder services programs. In this role, you will lead accurate, timely, and compliant stock plan operations while partnering with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day administration of employee equity incentive plans, ensuring accurate grant, vesting, dividend, and special transaction processing across U.S. and international programs.
- Own vendor relationships with Fidelity and Computershare, monitoring service levels, billing, and budget priorities, resolving operational issues, and recommending contract or process improvements.
- Protect regulatory compliance by reviewing Section 16 Forms 3 and 4, NYSE filings, 10-K exhibits, and executive trading activity.
- Manage the Restricted Persons List and evaluate trading requests with the Office of the Corporate Secretary.
- Strengthen financial controls and reporting by reviewing monthly and quarterly analyses.
- Partner with Legal on the annual proxy statement and review executive and director compensation tables.
- Support the Board of Directors compensation process, including quarterly statements and year-end 1099-MISC reporting.
- Guide equity-related tax compliance, funding, custom reporting, and projections in partnership with various teams.
- Contribute to long-term incentive design through share-usage, burn-rate, and dilution analysis.
- Lead stock-related work for mergers, acquisitions, corporate actions, and other special projects.
Required Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience in stock plan administration, compensation, finance, or accounting, including at least 2 years leading projects or complex workstreams.
- Working knowledge of SEC and NYSE requirements, Section 16 reporting, and executive trading compliance.
- Experience with equity accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, financial reporting, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Strong analytical, project, vendor, and change management skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence partners across various departments.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, business, human resources, or a related field.
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification.
- Hands-on experience with employee equity plans, Workday, and Fidelity stock plan administration.
- Experience supporting proxy disclosure, Board compensation, international equity tax, or stock-plan activity related to mergers and acquisitions.
Salary and Benefits
- Annual salary: $118,100 - $196,900 USD per year, depending on experience and geographic location.
- Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
- Comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being programs, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.