About Nebius:
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
The Head of Equity & Executive Compensation leads the global strategy, design, and governance of Nebius’ equity and executive pay programs. You will ensure our compensation framework drives a high-performance ownership culture, aligns leadership with long-term shareholder value, and scales during rapid company growth.
Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, you will serve as a technical expert and strategic partner to the Compensation Committee, Board, Finance, and Legal teams
Key responsibilities
- Equity Architecture: Design and evolve global equity vehicles (RSUs, PSUs, Stock Options) and LTI structures, including vesting logic, performance periods, and grant timing
philosophy. - Executive & Board Governance: Lead the design of CEO and ELT packages; prepare all materials, pay-for-performance narratives, and analysis for the Compensation Committee
and Board. - Strategic Modelling: Manage equity pool planning & utilisation tracking
- Policy Frameworks: Establish global eligibility, leaver treatment, and promotion/role change guidelines to ensure consistency across all geographies.
- Equity Education: Build a clear narrative and create communication materials (FAQs, offer templates, manager guides) to ensure employees understand the value of their equity.
- Compliance & Global Oversight: Ensure rigorous governance and regulatory compliance across international jurisdictions, managing tax and reporting risks.
- Operational Leadership: Lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and oversee relationships with external equity administration partners and vendors
Key/specific qualifications, knowledge & experiences
- Significant experience leading global equity and executive compensation in high-growth, international technology environments.
- Deep technical mastery of RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and LTI design.
- Direct experience preparing and presenting materials for a Board-level Compensation Committee.
- Strong financial modelling skills, specifically regarding dilution, burn rates, and equity pool management.
- Proven people leadership skills with experience managing a specialized technical team.
- Familiarity with major equity administration platforms (e.g., Computershare, Shareworks, Carta, Fidelity)
Competencies & behavioral traits
- Executive experience: High credibility when interacting with C-suite leaders and Board members.
- Strategic Clarity: Ability to translate complex equity concepts into simple, persuasive narratives for diverse stakeholders.
- Principled Judgment: Strong integrity and a governance-first mindset when handling sensitive executive data and exceptions.
- Operational Discipline: Exceptional attention to detail in a role where minor errors have significant financial and legal consequences.
- Navigating Ambiguity: Comfort building scalable frameworks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation packages based on experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and work-life balance
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams
What's it like to work at Nebius:
Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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