Aditya Raj
About Aditya Raj
Aditya Raj is a Stock Plan Administrator and Global Equity Analyst with expertise in managing equity compensation plans. He currently works at Thoughtworks and has previous experience at AirAsia, EY, and Aon, along with a solid educational background in business analytics and commerce.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Aditya Raj serves as a Stock Plan Administrator and Global Equity Analyst at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages stock options, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Performance Stock Units (PSUs). He oversees an equity management platform that accommodates over 15,000 employee accounts across 20 countries. His responsibilities include project management of transactions related to equity compensation plans and acting as a liaison between UBS and Workday for equity management.
Previous Experience at AirAsia
Aditya Raj worked at AirAsia in two capacities. Initially, he served as an Executive in Rewards & Benefits for six months in 2020, followed by a role as an Executive in the Human Resource Information System for three months in 2021. His experience at AirAsia contributed to his understanding of employee benefits and human resource systems.
Educational Background
Aditya Raj has a diverse educational background. He completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Chanakya Education Society's Indira College of Commerce & Science in Pune from 2014 to 2017. He then pursued a Master of Commerce (MCom) at Indira Gandhi National Open University from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he studied Business Analytics at Analytix Lab in Gurgaon in 2017, enhancing his analytical skills.
Experience at EY and Aon
Aditya Raj gained valuable experience as an Analyst at EY for six months in 2020, where he was involved in various analytical tasks. Prior to that, he worked as a Junior Compensation Analyst at Aon for two years, from 2018 to 2020. His roles at both EY and Aon provided him with insights into compensation structures and analytics.
Key Responsibilities and Projects
In his current position, Aditya Raj handles significant projects such as managing the IPO and ensuring a smooth transition of employees to the UBS equity management platform. He collaborates with partners like PWC and Deloitte on taxation matters related to stock options and mobility during vesting events. Additionally, he creates standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guides for employees, and provides reconciliation reports that support SOX control compliance.