September 19, 2024

Edwards Lifesciences

OTHER

Analyst, Global Equity

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives.

Ensures optimal efficiency in all global equity programs including, but not limited to, interpreting analytics and executing all stock plans.

How you´ll make an impact:

Communicate moderately complex plan provisions. Resolve employee issues, problems or concerns quickly and effectively as well as determining when issues need to be elevated to management.
Partner and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Finance, Payroll, HR, transfer agent and stock administration service providers) to ensure accuracy with recurrent, ad-hoc equity reports as well as evaluate and resolve moderately complex equity plan and shareholder related matters.
Evaluate processes for streamlining and efficiency improvements with daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual administration and reporting of global stock plan transactions as well as evaluating and interpreting tax regulations with respect to employees transferring between/within domestic and/or international locations.
Reduce financial and business risks by ensuring accuracy of equity grants (options RSUs), RSU releases, ESPP enrollment and purchases based on knowledge of securities and tax regulations in all countries that equity programs are offered.
Provide guidance and instruction to Payroll on tax calculations and limiting of deductions for ESPP (IRC 423), local tax collections, and other equity related items.
Partner with and respond to internal and external auditors and the Finance team for quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and government audits (Sarbanes-Oxley, tax authority) of procedures and controls as needed.
Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership

What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree in related field, and 3 years previous related experience Required
Experience with finance or stock administration Preferred

What else we look for (Preferred):

Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related data management tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including consultative and relationship management skills
Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing moderate sections of projects
Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Good leadership skills
Ability to assess risks, analyze situations and determine next course of action
Ability to manage internal and external confidential information with utmost discretion
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and assigned client group(s), and representing the organization on specific projects