Stock Plan Services Associate

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As a Stock Plan Services Associate, you will support the day-to-day operations of Empower's stock plan services platform. You'll process transactions, resolve operational issues, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient service for clients and participants.

What you will do

• Process stock plan transactions including plan setup, participant account reviews, reconciliations, and issue resolution

• Support equity transactions related to RSU vestings, ESPP events, option exercises, and 10b5-1 instructions

• Initiate and monitor DWAC and DTC transfers while coordinating with clearing firms to ensure accurate settlement

• Reconcile trade executions, allocations, and participant accounts across multiple platforms

• Research and resolve operational, trading, and account-related exceptions

• Partner with internal stakeholders to support stock plan trading activities and operational readiness

• Support audits, compliance requests, process improvements, and daily service activities to deliver an exceptional client experience

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent financial services experience

• 2+ years of experience in financial services, preferably in stock plan services, brokerage operations, or trading support

• FINRA Series 7 registration and fingerprinting required

• Experience with stock plan administration, equity trading, or brokerage operations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and SharePoint

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What will set you apart

• Knowledge of options trading and related market activity

• Experience supporting trading operations and transaction processing

• Experience with Pershing NetX360

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound operational judgment

• Commitment to continuous process improvement and operational excellence

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a client-focused mindset

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What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$55,300.00 - $76,075.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on indi