Senior Compensation Analyst

  • Location
    Stamford, Connecticut
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-01-12
  • Industry
    Financial services
  • Salary
    USD120000 - USD180000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2025-12-26

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst with 4-8 years of experience to join an investment firm. This role is ideal for a compensation professional who thrives in a data-driven environment and is passionate about delivering white-glove service to stakeholders. You will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering compensation programs that support our firm’s strategic goals, while partnering closely with Finance, HR, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advanced Analytics & Modeling
  • Build and maintain complex financial models in Advanced Excel to support compensation planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
  • Provide deep analytical insights to guide decision-making on compensation structures and pay practices.
  • Broad-Based Compensation
  • Manage salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation programs across all levels of the firm.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analyses to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
  • Equity Compensation
  • Support the design, administration, and analysis of equity programs, including stock options and RSUs.
  • Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure compliance and alignment with firm objectives.
  • Forecasting & FP&A Partnership
  • Collaborate with FP&A teams to integrate compensation planning into broader financial forecasts.
  • Provide compensation-related inputs for budgeting, workforce planning, and long-term financial modeling.
  • White-Glove Service
  • Deliver high-touch support to executives, managers, and employees on compensation-related inquiries.
  • Ensure clarity, transparency, and responsiveness in all compensation communications.
  • Benchmarking & Surveying
  • Lead participation in compensation surveys and analyze results to provide actionable insights.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in investment firm compensation.

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of experience in compensation, finance, or analytics, preferably within investment management, financial services, or related industries.
  • Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas, modeling).
  • Experience with broad-based compensation and equity compensation programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and interpret financial models for forecasting and scenario planning.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver white-glove service to senior stakeholders.

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