Global Shares review
A global equity platform with employee transactions, mobile access, reporting, and API connectivity.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Global Shares, now operating under the J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions brand, provides software and services for administering employee equity plans. It is designed for private and public companies managing stock options, restricted stock, phantom shares, and tax-advantaged share plans across multiple jurisdictions. Administrators can manage awards, vesting schedules, terminations, participant communications, trading, reporting, and compliance. Employees receive an online portal and mobile app for viewing rewards, accepting grants, exercising options, selling shares, reviewing transaction history, and accessing documents.
Its platform and ecosystem coverage are central strengths. Global Shares is available through web, iOS, Android, and API access, while integrations connect with HRIS, payroll systems, and tax systems. The employee experience extends beyond award visibility to transactions and portfolio views, which supports organizations that want participants to manage equity through digital channels. Cross-jurisdiction share trading and tax reporting add scope for multinational programs, while financial reporting under ASC 718 and IFRS 2, business intelligence dashboards, and standard reports address finance and administration needs.
Pricing follows a contact-sales model, so organizations must engage the vendor to discuss commercial terms. The breadth of plan support and global administration makes Global Shares a fit for companies with varied award types, employee transactions, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions. It may be more than needed for a company administering a small, local plan that only needs basic grant tracking. Choose it when mobile participant access, trading, tax reporting, and connections to HR, payroll, and tax workflows matter; consider a narrower tool when those requirements are outside scope.
Global Shares pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports options, restricted stock, phantom shares, and tax-advantaged plans
- Combines employee portals, mobile transactions, trading, and tax reporting
- Connects with HRIS, payroll, and tax systems through integrations and APIs
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Its broad global scope may exceed simple local-plan needs
- Cross-jurisdiction administration can require more operational coordination
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