Deloitte Equity FAQ

Deloitte uses a 4-year vesting schedule with a 1-year cliff. In your first year, 25% of your RSUs vest annually. After that, the remaining 75% vests monthly at 2.08% per month over years 2, 3, and 4. This means you won't receive any shares until you've completed your first year with the company.

Deloitte's ESPP offers a 15% discount on the stock purchase price. The plan includes a lookback provision and operates on a 6-month offering period with semi-annual purchases. This allows you to purchase company stock at a discount, potentially at the lower of the price at the beginning or end of the offering period.

Yes, there are blackout periods during which selling or exercising equity awards may be contractually or legally prohibited. The specific timing of these periods isn't publicly detailed, but they typically occur around earnings announcements and other material company events to prevent insider trading.

Deloitte offers a 401(k) match of 25% on up to 6% of your eligible compensation. The match vests after 3 years of continuous service. The company also offers a Roth 401(k) option and allows after-tax contributions, though mega backdoor Roth conversions are not available.

Deloitte offers several types of equity compensation including RSUs (Restricted Stock Units), NSOs (Non-Qualified Stock Options), and PSUs (Performance Stock Units). The company uses equity awards strategically for retention, alignment, and selective reward rather than as a universal pay element for all employees.

Generally, unvested RSUs are forfeited when you leave the company before they vest. Since Deloitte has a 1-year cliff, if you leave before completing your first year, you won't receive any shares from your initial grant. Any RSUs that haven't vested by your departure date are typically cancelled.

Yes, Deloitte may combine cash sign-on bonuses with equity awards, particularly for senior hires and partner-track employees. As a large professional services firm, Deloitte often uses a mix of cash incentives, deferred bonus arrangements, and share-based awards to attract experienced talent.

No, you may face restrictions on owning stock in Deloitte's audit clients. If you work on an audit client for more than 10 hours, you may be prohibited from owning that company's stock. These restrictions are important independence requirements in the professional services industry.