Über diese Compensation Analyst III Stelle bei Appian Corporation
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Compensation Analyst III (Senior) – Equity Administration
Architect Appian's global equity and total rewards strategy while modernizing plan design for high-scale enterprise growth.
Location: Madrid,Spain | Work Model: In Person
About the Team
The People Team at Appian fuels global growth by attracting, rewarding, and retaining world-class talent. In an industry powered by AI-Powered Process Automation, our team builds data-driven compensation and equity strategies that sustain competitive market advantage. We partner directly with executive leadership to champion pay equity, optimize total rewards platforms, and drive scalable governance across global offices.
The Opportunity
As Appian accelerates its international expansion, modernizing our global equity architecture and plan administration is critical. As Compensation Analyst III, you will act as a core equity subject matter expert based out of our Chennai tech hub. You won't just analyze numbers; you will lead global equity plan governance, optimize complex equity cycles, and drive cap-table execution using Merrill Lynch (BOA)/E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape scalable equity management structures in a fast-paced environment backed by enterprise-grade stability.
What You’ll Do
- Modernize Equity Plan Architecture: Lead global equity plan governance and modernize grant structures, option/RSU execution lifecycles, and cap-table administration using Merrill Lynch (BOA)/E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley.
- Manage End-to-End Quarterly Equity Awards: Oversee rigorous data validation, grant modeling, and execution logic across all quarterly equity cycles and recurring award programs.
- Consult & Collaborate Across Enterprise Ecosystems: Serve as an internal consultant to HR business partners, talent acquisition, and business executives on complex job offers, executive compensation, and specialized equity questions.
- Drive Executive Insights & Strategic Analytics: Oversee global HR and compensation intelligence models, translating complex market datasets into board-ready presentations and executive workforce planning strategies.
Required Qualifications
- 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) and experience optimizing HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
- Experience working directly with cross-functional global teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.
- We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.
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The base salary provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health coverage, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), lifestyle allowance, tuition reimbursement, and family-forming benefits. Benefits may vary by country. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist for details on the benefits available in the location you are applying to.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com.
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