OpenAI

Senior Manager, Global Equity Administration

OpenAI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $216,000 - $240,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own end-to-end employee equity administration across key lifecycle events (new grants, vesting/RSU releases, option exercises, and related transactions), including high-volume execution and complex exception handling.
  • Operate core equity cycles by driving timelines, managing dependencies, and ensuring accurate, timely completion across cross-functional partners.
  • Own equity systems and integrations from an operator’s lens, including day-to-day system administration, report builds, workflow configuration, and troubleshooting, while also identifying and driving improvements for scale and data quality.
  • Deliver audit-ready equity reporting and data to support accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements, including building repeatable reconciliations and validation routines.
  • Build and maintain automated equity reporting (scheduled reports, dashboards, and reconciliations) to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy, reliability, and speed.
  • Partner with Internal Controls to keep process documentation, narratives, and flowcharts current, and ensure controls are designed and operating effectively in practice.
  • Partner with Legal and HR to operationalize new equity programs by translating program design into clean workflows, system setup, and execution checklists.
  • Support complex one-off equity transactions, including liquidity events such as tender offers, by coordinating execution steps, data requirements, and stakeholder readiness.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive equity administration experience in a high-growth environment.
  • Deep expertise in equity systems (Shareworks strongly preferred), including configuration, reporting, scalable workflows, and operating model design.
  • Strong process and controls mindset with a demonstrated ability to build audit-ready operations supported by clear documentation, ownership, and governance.
  • Strong understanding of equity data flows and integrations across HRIS, payroll, and accounting/reporting ecosystems, with an automation-first approach.
  • Proven ability to run complex, high-stakes equity programs amid shifting requirements and tight timelines.
  • Robust analytical skills, including advanced Excel and comfort with reporting/analytics tools.
  • High ownership and prioritization, able to set direction, manage multiple workstreams, and drive cross-functional outcomes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication, with the ability to influence and align partners at multiple levels.
  • High integrity and sound judgment handling confidential and sensitive information.
Benefits
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
equity administrationreportingworkflow configurationdata qualityaudit-ready operationsequity data flowsautomationanalytical skillsExcelstakeholder management
Soft Skills
process mindsetownershipprioritizationcommunicationinfluencealignmentintegrityjudgmentcross-functional collaborationproblem-solving