Equity Consultant - Senior Manager

Company Description

Vialto Partners is a market leader in global mobility services. Our purpose is to ‘Connect the world’. We are unique and the only stand‑alone global mobility business. This presents a rare opportunity for our clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

Our team helps companies streamline and effectively manage their global mobility programs in a cost‑efficient and compliant manner. Our services focus on providing cross-border compliance and risk assessment for tax, immigration, business travel, rewards & compensation, and remote work.

Working at Vialto Partners is about getting the chance to be part of a global and dynamic team. Globally, Vialto Partners has over 6,500 staff and continues to grow. You will work with clients from a range of industries and different geographical locations. We believe in connecting the world and supporting our colleagues to do the same in their careers by undertaking assignments and opportunities globally that broaden their skills and ultimately benefit our clients.

Vialto is unstoppable when we work together in a culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive. We encourage employees to bring their true selves and share their unique talents and expertise to positively impact the communities we serve.

To learn more about what we do, tune in to our podcast On the Move to hear expert insights on issues affecting global mobility, and read about the latest news in the industry. You can also follow us on Linked In and Instagram.

We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Global Equity & Reward to lead clients through the full lifecycle of equity compensation—combining deep global tax expertise with strategic plan design and implementation.

Our core team of professionals is based in the US, UK, and Australia, operating as a hub model. The team is led by Partners in the UK, Spain, and Australia, and we staff projects based on capability and client need—not geography. As a corporate (non‑partnership) structure, we’ve eliminated the revenue silos that often hinder cross‑border collaboration, so we work as one integrated team.

Where deep country technical detail is required, we leverage in‑country experts in 70+ jurisdictions to deliver precise, practical guidance.

• Global collaboration, hub model:
  Our core team is concentrated in the US, UK, and Australia, supported by in‑country specialists in 70+ jurisdictions— for local technical precision.
• One firm, no silos:
  Our non‑partnership structure removes revenue barriers, enabling seamless cross‑border teaming and knowledge‑sharing.
• Hybrid flexibility:
  Work primarily from NYC, Stamford, or Campbell with remote flexibility.
• Periodic travel:
  Attend client meetings and company events, including training sessions and team workshops.

• Tax Technical – Leadership (Global & Mobility)
• Provide expert guidance on the tax treatment of long‑term incentive (LTI) awards—including RSUs, qualified and non‑qualified stock options, performance shares, employee share purchase plans, SARs, and cash/phantom plans—across grant, vest, exercise, sale, and dividend equivalents.
• Advise on mobility taxation for LTI awards whenever employees cross taxing borders—including between countries, states, or other jurisdictions—covering sourcing/apportionment of gains, double tax relief, treaty analysis, social security/totalization, and shadow payroll.
• Design and review withholding, reporting, and year‑end processes with the client’s relevant teams to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Manage election considerations globally (i.e., tax elections applicable in multiple countries) and ensure processes align with local and international requirements.
• Use knowledge of corporate tax and accounting implications (e.g., deductibility, recharges, transfer pricing, IFRS 2/ASC 718) to flag potential issues and advise when to involve specialist teams—without performing legal, accounting, or corporate tax work.
• Strategic Plan Design & Implementation
• Partner with senior stakeholders to design equity strategies that drive attraction, retention, performance, and ownership—balancing market competitiveness, cost, and…