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Equity Administration at OpenAI is responsible for the operational foundation of our equity programs. Our team ensures equity data and reporting are reliable, our systems and integrations are resilient, and our processes and controls are built to scale globally. We work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance/Accounting, Payroll, Tax, People, and key vendors to uphold compliance requirements and enable equity strategy as the company evolves. We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Global Equity Administration to help run our global equity programs with a focus on high-quality execution, scalable processes, auditable controls, and reliable equity systems. You will be hands-on in day-to-day equity administration and help improve how we operate as we scale. You will report to the Head of Equity Administration and partner closely with Legal, Equity Programs, Compensation, Tax, Payroll, and Finance to ensure equity operations are accurate, timely, and employee-friendly.
Job Responsibility:
Execute end-to-end employee equity administration across key lifecycle events (new grants, vesting/RSU releases, option exercises, and related transactions)
Run recurring operational cycles by managing timelines, checklists, stakeholder inputs, and issue resolution
Produce audit-ready equity reporting and support accounting, compliance, and reporting needs with accurate, well-documented data
Build and maintain automated reporting (scheduled reports, dashboards, reconciliations) to reduce manual effort and improve speed and accuracy
Support equity system operations (Shareworks or comparable) including troubleshooting, configuration updates, permissions, report builds, and workflow maintenance
Partner with Internal Controls to keep process documentation, narratives, and flowcharts current, and ensure controls are followed consistently
Support new programs and special transactions by coordinating operational steps and ensuring clean execution (including liquidity events such as tender offers)
Requirements:
4+ years of progressive equity administration experience in a high-growth environment
Strong working knowledge of equity administration platforms (Shareworks preferred or comparable), including reporting and day-to-day workflows
Ability to operate with precision and urgency in time-sensitive, high-stakes processes
Comfort working across equity data flows with HRIS, payroll, and accounting/reporting partners
Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and comfort with reporting/analytics tools
High ownership and strong prioritization, able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
Clear communicator who can partner effectively across teams
High integrity and sound judgment handling confidential and sensitive information
Nice to have:
You're meticulous and detail-oriented
You’re a phenomenal teammate
You’re an enthusiastic self-starter
You’re a builder
You’re passionate about technology and artificial intelligence
What we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
Offers Equity
performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees