Farida Gonzalez
About Farida Gonzalez
Farida Gonzalez is a Global Equity Operations Analyst at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in equity compensation analysis and a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Baruch College, CUNY.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Farida Gonzalez is currently serving as a Global Equity Operations Analyst at Bristol-Myers Squibb, located at 4931 George Road, Tampa. In this role, she is responsible for managing life cycle events for various equity compensation instruments such as Performance Stock Units (PSUs), Stock Options (NQs), Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and associated dividends. Additionally, Farida prepares month-end reconciliation for share and cash movements for downstream reporting, ensuring accurate financial disclosures.
Previous Experience at Citi
Farida Gonzalez has previously worked at Citi as an Associate Equity and Deferred Compensation Analyst from 2010 to 2014 in the Greater New York City Area. During her tenure at Citi, she gained extensive experience in the field of equity and deferred compensation analysis, which laid a solid foundation for her current role in equity operations.
Prior Role at Citigroup
Before joining Citi, Farida Gonzalez worked at Citigroup as an Equity Compensation Analyst from 1999 to 2009, also in the Greater New York City Area. Her decade-long experience at Citigroup involved intricate work within equity compensation analytics, allowing her to develop a robust understanding of equity compensation mechanisms and financial reporting.
Educational Background
Farida Gonzalez earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). Her academic background equipped her with critical communication skills and business acumen, which she effectively applies in her roles in equity and compensation analysis.
Key Responsibilities and Collaboration
In her current capacity, Farida Gonzalez manages relationships with external vendors to streamline equity administration reports. She collaborates with various departments including Payroll, Shareholder Services, Finance, Global Mobility, and external brokers to identify and enhance processes. She is also involved in developing and maintaining processes for regulatory compliance, including China Safe, and works closely with functional team members for issue resolution. Additionally, she identifies training opportunities and implements them with Customer Service Representatives to bolster service quality.
Process for China Safe Compliance
Farida Gonzalez has developed and maintained a process for China Safe compliance in her current role at Bristol-Myers Squibb. This initiative ensures that the company meets the regulatory requirements for equity compensation in China, highlighting her expertise in navigating complex international regulations.