Anthropic· Finance· San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA
Global Senior Equity Program Manager
Classified Tasks (20)
Automate 0%Augment 80%Human-Only 20%
Augment (16)
AI assists, human decides
Implement equity programs and ensure alignment with company compensation philosophy
operational
Oversee daily equity plan operations
operational
Process equity grants
administrative
Administer option exercises
administrative
Execute equity cancellations
administrative
Manage and maintain the cap table
technical
Build and optimize processes for equity transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
operational
Manage monthly equity reconciliations and reporting
analytical
Lead demographic and payroll system integrations to streamline equity operations
technical
Develop and implement automated processes for tax rate calculations and payroll integration
technical
Create scalable workflows to support headcount growth and global expansion
operational
Execute equity tax calculations in coordination with payroll processing
analytical
Ensure timely and accurate tax withholding and reporting for equity transactions
operational
Support development of equity tax policies and procedures
analytical
Design and document standard operating procedures for all equity operations
administrative
Create scalable processes to support transition to public company requirements
operational
Human-Only (4)
Requires human judgment
Manage equity compensation strategy and operations across all global markets
leadership
Design comprehensive equity programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees
leadership
Provide high-touch employee service and education on equity compensation
communication
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on equity-related questions and programs
communication
Job description
About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role We are seeking an experienced Global Senior Equity Program Manager to manage Anthropic's equity compensation strategy and operations across all global markets. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and manage comprehensive equity programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent while supporting our mission to develop safe and beneficial AI systems. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including People, Legal, Finance, and Tax to ensure our equity programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our values as a public benefit corporation. As Anthropic continues to scale globally, you will play a critical role in building equity frameworks that support our international expansion while maintaining consistency with our compensation philosophy. This role offers the opportunity to shape equity compensation practices at one of the most important AI safety companies during a period of significant growth. Responsibilities: Oversee daily equity plan operations including grant processing, option exercises, cancellation and cap table management. Build and optimize processes for equity transactions while ensuring accuracy and compliance Manage monthly equity reconciliations and reporting Lead demographic and payroll system integrations to streamline equity operations Develop and implement automated processes for tax rate calculations and payroll integration Create scalable workflows that can support our growing headcount and global expansion Provide high-touch service to ensure employees understand their equity compensation Execute simple equity tax calculations in coordination with payroll processing Ensure timely and accurate tax withholding and reporting for equity transactions Support development of equity tax policies and procedures Design and document standard operating procedures for all equity operations Create scalable processes that will support transition to public company requirements Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on equity-related questions and programs You may be a good fit if you have: A Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation 8+ years of experience in equity administration, stock plan management, or related field Strong knowledge of equity compensation principles (stock options, RSUs) Experience with Shareworks equity management platforms Proficiency in payroll systems integration and tax withholding processes Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex equity concepts to employees Strong candidates may have: Experience at high-growth technology companies during scaling phases Knowledge of US and international equity compensation and tax requirements Excellent project management skills with a track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience with modeling Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The annual compensation range for this role is listed below. For sales roles, the ra