Iambic Therapeutics

Iambic Therapeutics

Director of Equity Administration & Corporate Compliance

San Diego HQ · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
Machine LearningComplianceAccountingExcelCorporate LawClinical TrialsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • We are hiring a Director of Equity Administration & Corporate Compliance to join the growing Legal Team at Iambic, an innovative biotech company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading AI and Machine Learning technology.
  • This position will be based in our San Diego Headquarters, with exceptions for experienced candidates to work remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Administer the company's insider trading policy, including trading windows, pre-clearance, and blackout periods, support the adoption, modification, and termination of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans
  • Develop the company's employee compliance training program, including onboarding and recurring training, and track completion, certifications, and attestations. Maintain corporate policies and the compliance calendar.
  • Manage the shareholder back end and ongoing relationships with the transfer agent and captive (captured) broker, including share issuances, transfers, settlements, and shareholder servicing.
  • Administer the company's insider trading policy, including trading windows, pre-clearance, and blackout periods, support the adoption, modification, and termination of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans; and provide training and guidance to employees and insiders.

Requirements

  • experience administering an ESPP and Rule 10b5-1 trading.
  • Experience working with transfer agents and captive (captured) brokers, and supporting shareholder servicing and settlement processes.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills required, with the ability to partner effectively across legal, finance, and people teams and to interface with executives, directors, and external advisors.
  • Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered
  • Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation, paralegal certificate, or J.D. a plus.
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive equity administration and stock plan administration experience, including at a publicly traded company. Pre-IPO and IPO experience strongly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms (e.g., Shareworks, Carta, E*TRADE/Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, or similar) and cap table management, including experience serving as the system owner/administrator
  • Working knowledge of Section 16, Rule 144, Rule 10b5-1, Section 6039, proxy and periodic SEC reporting, and applicable stock exchange listing requirements.
  • Experience administering corporate compliance programs, including drafting and maintaining corporate policies and developing and delivering employee compliance training
  • Strong understanding of equity compensation accounting and tax concepts (e.g., ASC 718 and 409A) and the ability to partner effectively with Finance and outside advisors.
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • strong analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail, with a high standard for accuracy and confidentiality.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent work experience will be considered
  • Pre-IPO and IPO experience strongly preferred
  • biotech, pharma, or life sciences experience is a plus.
  • experience supporting a compliance program at a growing or newly public company is a plus.

Compensation

  • Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role will own the end-to-end administration of Iambic's equity programs and serve as a key partner across Legal, Finance, HR, and executive leadership on equity compensation, securities compliance, and c

Benefits

  • We offer industry leading competitive pay, company paid healthcare, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, 401K matching, and uncapped vacation to our team.
  • Assist with the preparation and review of periodic and current SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) and related supporting schedules and disclosures, from an equity and compensation data perspective.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements, automation, and scalability across equity administration and governance functions.

Company info

  • We are in a brand-new state-of-the art facility in beautiful San Diego with an onsite gym, dining, and easy access to great places to live and play.

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