Compensation Analyst III

Overview

Compensation Analyst III (Senior) – Equity Administration, based in Chennai, India, acting as a core equity subject matter expert for Appian's global equity and total rewards strategy.

What you'll do

• Lead global equity plan governance and modernize grant structures, option/RSU execution lifecycles, and cap-table administration using E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley.
• Oversee data validation, grant modeling, and execution logic across all quarterly equity cycles and recurring award programs.
• Serve as an internal consultant to HR business partners, talent acquisition, and business executives on complex job offers, executive compensation, and specialized equity questions.
• Oversee global HR and compensation intelligence models, translating complex market datasets into board-ready presentations and executive workforce planning strategies.

What you'll need

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on expertise in global equity plan administration and equity lifecycle management using E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley.
• Advanced analytical and data-modeling skills in Excel (complex formulas, financial modeling).
• Experience optimizing HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).

Nice to have

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Experience working directly with cross-functional global teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.
• Work model: In Person.