Director, Global Equity Management, Global

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About Vantage Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Overview This role will be based in Denver, CO. Following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible). Or remote, US. The Director, Global Equity Management is responsible for leading the administration and governance of Vantage’s global equity and long-term incentive program. The role will serve as a subject matter expert across private-company equity, long-term incentive programs, and executive equity compensation. The Equity Manager reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards and partners closely with Compensation, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Payroll, HR, and external advisors. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience managing private-company equity programs and executive compensation, along with a broad understanding of equity practices across different company and ownership structures. They will be comfortable navigating complex transactions, sensitive information, and evolving program requirements with a high degree of discretion and judgment. This role will own day-to-day equity administration while building scalable processes, controls, reporting, systems, and governance to support Vantage’s continued growth. Essential Job Functions Manage the global equity program. Oversee grants, vesting, participant changes, transactions, forfeitures, and other activities across employee and executive populations. Administer the long-term incentive program. Manage the operational requirements of Vantage’s private-company LTIP, ensuring accurate administration, documentation, reporting, and participant support. Support executive equity. Partner with Executive Compensation and senior leaders on executive grants, new-hire awards, retention awards, performance-based incentives, and other complex or confidential equity arrangements. Establish strong governance and controls. Maintain accurate records, approval processes, policies, reconciliations, and controls to ensure equity transactions are accurate, timely, and appropriately authorized. Manage equity systems and vendors. Oversee equity administration platforms and external providers, ensuring data integrity, effective processes, and strong service delivery. Partner across Finance, Tax, Legal, and Accounting. Support equity accounting, valuation, tax, audits, reporting, and corporate transactions affecting the equity program. Improve the equity experience. Simplify processes and communications so employees and executives can clearly understand their awards, vesting, and related requirements. Build for scale. Identify opportunities to automate, improve reporting, strengthen controls, and create scalable processes as Vantage’s equity programs and employee population grow. Job Requirements 7+ years of experience in equity compensation, equity administration, executive compensation, or a related field. Demonstrated hands-on experience administering private-company equity or long-term incentive programs. Experience supporting executive equity compensation, including complex or highly confidential executive transactions. Broad understanding of equity and incentive practices across different company or ownership structures. Strong understanding of equity awards, vesting, transactions, forfeitures, tax withholding, and related processes. Experience partnering with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Payroll, and external advisors. Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail. Experience with equity administration platforms and related systems. Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. Strong communication and project management skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. Preferred Experience with equity programs in both private and public company environments. Experience supporting an IPO, acquisition, recapitalization, or other significant equity event. Experience with global equity programs. Familiarity with ASC 718, Section 409A, and other equity-related requirements. Experience with Workday and/or leading equity administration platforms. Why This Matters Equity is an increasingly important component of Vantage’s total rewards strategy and is becoming more complex as the company grows. This role will provide the expertise and operational discipline required to effectively manage Vantage’s private-company LTIP and executive equity programs while bringing broader market perspective to how the program evolves. The successful candidate will help build the scalable infrastructure, controls, and processes needed to support Vantage’s next stage of growth. Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Additional Details Salary Range: $175,000- 200,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations) This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote #CM1 We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage. We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!