Senior Equity Administrator, CoStar Group – Arlington, VA or Richmond, VA

Who is CoStar Group?   

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.    

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.    

Role Overview: Senior Equity Administrator 

Richmond, VA or Arlington, VA | In-office, Monday – Friday 

We are open to providing relocation support for the right candidate. 

CoStar Group is seeking a Senior Equity Administrator to serve as the hands-on subject matter expert responsible for the accurate administration, compliance, and  continuous improvement of the company’s global equity compensation programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), as well as support for executive equity and proxy disclosure requirements. Provides deep technical expertise and ensures accurate, compliant, and scalable delivery of equity processes across multiple countries. 

Key Responsibilities 

Global Equity Plan Administration 

• Administer global equity programs, including RSAs, RSUs, PSUs, and stock options across multiple jurisdictions. 

• Manage the full lifecycle of equity awards, including grant processing, vesting, exercises, releases, and cancellations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

• Build strong partnerships with Legal, Payroll, and Accounting to support efficient and compliant administration of equity plans. 

• Coordinate with regional stakeholders to address country-specific requirements, including tax, securities, and payroll considerations. 

• Lead end-to-end administration of the ESPP, including enrollments, offering launches, purchase calculations, share reconciliations, and payroll deductions. 

Compliance, Governance & Executive Equity 

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including IRC Section 423, 409A, Section 16, Rule 144, and global securities laws. 

• Support administration of executive equity transactions, including pre-clearance, trading windows, and coordination with legal counsel. 

• Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness across equity programs.