Director, Equity Compensation

An opportunity has arisen for a Director, Equity Compensation to join a leading AI Cloud Service Provider delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. The organisation builds, owns and operates renewable-powered data centres across the U.S, Canada and Australia, supported by a vertically integrated platform of grid-connected land and infrastructure. As the company continues to scale globally, this role will become the operational owner and governance lead for its equity compensation programs, working at the intersection of People, Legal, Finance and the Board .

This is a high-impact leadership position for a deeply hands-on equity compensation specialist who can combine technical rigor, governance discipline and cross-functional influence in a fast-growing public-company environment.

Equity Compensation Strategy & Ownership

• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of the equity compensation programs, including the LTIP, omnibus equity plan, and RSU awards.
• Lead equity design and allocation frameworks for employee populations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with talent strategy.
• Partner with People & Talent teams to embed equity effectively into offer processes, promotions, and retention planning.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on equity mechanics, including eligibility, vesting schedules, treatment on role changes, and separations.

Governance, Legal & Board Partnership

• Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Legal team on equity plan governance, interpretation, amendments, and disclosures.
• Prepare and support Board and Committee materials related to equity grants, plan usage, and annual equity cycles.
• Confirm equity activity adheres strictly to Board‑approved authorities and plan rules.
• Serve as the People & Culture counterpart to external counsel, equity administrators, and auditors on equity matters.

Program Administration & Operations

• Own equity grant administration across annual and off‑cycle processes, including approvals, award documentation, vesting, modifications, and forfeitures.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, and Tax on equity expense recognition, forecasting, tax treatment, and reporting.
• Maintain accuracy, integrity, and auditability of equity records and data across systems.
• Develop clear internal guidance, summaries, and FAQs to support employee understanding of equity programs, without over‑engineering complexity.
• Own and lead a review of the current equity platform, including defining requirements, evaluating potential vendors, and managing implementation planning in partnership with Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and external advisors. Pending approvals of a platform change:
• Oversee end‑to‑end transition execution, coordinating data readiness, migration, testing, and cutover to ensure continuity of equity administration and minimize disruption to grant and vesting processes.
• Establish the post‑implementation operating model, including governance, controls, documentation, and stakeholder communications, to support a scalable, auditable, and well‑governed equity platform.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in equity compensation or total rewards, with deep hands‑on equity plan administration.
• Strong experience with LTIP / RSU / omnibus equity structures in public or late‑stage growth companies.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with Legal, Finance, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., U.S. and Australia).
• Highly detail‑oriented, structured, and comfortable with complex governance environments.