Saira Suscello
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Dedicated equity compensation specialist with 14 years of experience in stock plan design, management, implementation and financial reporting. High level of proficieny in Shareworks, Solium, and Certent. Carrying the ECA designation (CEP Level Two certification). Skilled in cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and optimize stock strategies, with strong analytical abilities, people skills, written and verbal communication, and detail orientation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President, Global Stock Plan
Morgan Stanley
07.2019 - Current
- Provide stock plan administration support for multiple corporate clients using the Shareworks platform
- Administer Stock Options, Restricted Stock Awards, and Performance Awards
- Provide internal ESPP insight and support across several client service manager teams
- Assist clients with the processing of new grants, exercises, releases, performance measurement applications, dividends, and deferrals
- Provide assistance with daily/monthly/year-end reporting and requested ad hoc reporting
- Aid in reconciliation when needed
- Ensure accurate and timely responses to all equity-related inquiries and corrections internally and externally
- Maintain and create event timelines and operating procedures with a focus on process improvements
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure successful compliance audits
- Interface with client contacts, financial advisor team, service center, and internal operations to facilitate seamless communication and operations
Corporate Governance
Goldman Sachs
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Working within a team of corporate attorneys, a managing director and multiple support personnel on corporate governance practices that help ensure an environment of effective oversight and strong accountability.
- Assisted during periodic reviews of corporate governance structures, ensuring adherence to best practices in risk management.
- Assisted in developing a robust corporate governance framework, enhancing transparency and accountability within the organization.
- Assisted in researching strategic guidance on corporate governance matters, reinforcing ethical practices across all levels of the company.
- Collaborated closely with managing directors on corporate governance matters ensuring compliance with best practices.
Manager, Stock Plan and Executive Operations
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
01.2010
- Created, managed and administered the company's corporate stock option program for over 300 employees
- Implemented and administrated Certent equity management and financial reporting system
- Acted as liaison with the Board of Directors and responded to employee questions regarding equity awards
- Prepared disclosure committee materials for quarterly meetings and maintained confidentiality of sensitive data
- Provided support to CEO, CFO, and served as personal assistant
- Organized CEO's incoming and outgoing mail and telephone communications, prioritizing items of high importance
- Managed CEO and Senior VP's calendars and created monthly expense reports
- Coordinated international and domestic travel arrangements for tradeshows, conventions, and drug launches
Administrative Assistant
Team Examiners
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Prepared and submitted legal documents to city registrars and assisted clients with legal submission documents
- Calculated NYS transfer taxes and mortgage taxes
- Acted as liaison between clients and examiners and completed monthly billing/data entry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Shareworks
- Solium
- Certent
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Outlook
- Concur
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff Training and Development
- Project Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Performance Evaluations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Level Two of the Certified Equity Professional (CEP) program, Santa Clara University
- Shareworks certification exam
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Vice President, Global Stock Plan
Morgan Stanley
07.2019 - Current
Corporate Governance
Goldman Sachs
01.2019 - 07.2019
Manager, Stock Plan and Executive Operations
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
01.2010
Administrative Assistant
Team Examiners
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business
Pennsylvania State University
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