Analyst, Equity Compensation

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Analyst, Equity Compensation

Overview
Mastercard's Equity Compensation team is responsible for the administration of global equity programs, including Restricted Stock, Performance Stock, Stock Options, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). As an Analyst, Equity Compensation, you will support the operational delivery of these programs through accurate administration, compliance oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous process improvement, helping ensure a seamless employee experience.
Role
• Support the administration of global equity programs, including annual grants, off-cycle grants, vesting events, stock option exercises, and ESPP activities.
• Review and validate equity transactions, identify and resolve exceptions, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Track country-specific requirements and facilitate appropriate notifications to payroll, trustees, and other partners.
• Assist with compliance activities, including tax withholding reviews, tax rate updates, audit support, SOX controls, and documentation requirements.
• Perform data validation, reconciliations, and testing of equity events and system outputs to ensure data integrity and operational accuracy.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries and provide support during high-volume grant, vesting, and enrollment cycles.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external providers to support the successful execution of equity programs and resolve operational issues.
• Prepare reports and support stakeholder requests related to equity program participation and activity.
• Assist in documenting end-to-end equity processes and developing repeatable playbooks to improve consistency and scalability
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing manual work, and strengthening delivery controls aligned with team transformation efforts
All About You
• 2- 5 years of experience in equity compensation administration or a related field
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data, validate outputs, and identify discrepancies
• Basic understanding of equity compensation programs
• Experience working with third-party vendors or stock plan administration platforms preferred
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal teams
• Proven ability to operate with a risk and control mindset in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Key Competencies
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication skills with ability to support diverse stakeholders
• Project management and execution skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.