Global Equity Operations Lead

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to hubs in Austin and San Francisco, which are now home to our US operations.

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

Canva is looking for a Global Equity Operations Lead who will head the team responsible for the scaling, operation and administration of our global equity-based compensation programs. This role will be part of Canva’s Corporate Legal team, and will involve fostering and maintaining close, continuous partnerships with our People, Legal, Finance, Accounting, Tax and Payroll teams.

Our Global Equity Operations Lead will have a huge impact in ensuring Canva maintains best-in-class global equity programs that grow with the company.

What you’ll do:

• Managing all aspects of the scaling, operation and administration of our equity programs
• Responsible for accurate data and reporting of equity, collaborating with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate reporting
• Partnering closely with the People team to prepare and provide reports, data and other materials to support leadership team benchmarking, equity grant cycles, and board and committee meetings and actions.
• Management of equity pool, monitoring the allocation and utilization of equity pools across various equity programs and employee groups
• Driving improvements and synergies by partnering with cross-functional teams, including People, Legal, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Payroll on various equity compensation matters and processes
• Ensuring the employee experience is at the forefront, educating our employees on equity compensation, tools and processes.
• Staying informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices related to equity compensation in locations where Canva operates across the globe.

You're probably a match if:

• You are a Certified Equity Professional, Level 3, with late-stage private company as well as IPO experience at a global technology company
• You have deep experience with equity plans which offer a variety of awards, including stock options, RSUs and performance-based awards, in a variety of jurisdictions
• You are a Shareworks expert with advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookup, macros, etc.
• You have a strong understanding of U.S. federal, state and global equity taxation and regulatory and compliance matters related to equity programs
• You have experience with U.S. GAAP and SOX
• You have demonstrated success as a collaborative team player committed to leading through rapid growth and international expansion
• You have strong leadership and team management skills
• You have the ability to explain complex data and trends in an accessible manner

What's in it for you?

At Canva we value fairness, and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring internal equity within the team in each region. We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience and our overall assessment of what we observed and learnt in the hiring process. The target salary range for this position is $218,000-$334,000. When calculating offers, we make salary decisions based on market data and candidates' skills and experience.

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

• Health benefits plans to support you and your wellbeing

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more

• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.