Consultant Executive Compensation Board Advisory (Remote)

Description

The Role

As a Consultant in the Executive Compensation Practice of Willis Towers Watson’s Talent & Rewards Business, you will perform the following job responsibilities.

• Conduct market research on annual incentive plans and long-term incentive plan design and practice
• Conduct statistical analyses of executive compensation data
• Model financial impact of compensation plans
• Conduct performance metrics studies
• Monitor executive and director compensation trends
• Participate in broader total rewards projects including performance management, executive benefits, performance optimization, cash/non-cash reward and recognition
• Deliver superior, consistent project management for multiple and often prestige clients:
• Ensure effective Contracting ; draft statements of work, project plans and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client teams
• Participate in marketing initiatives including support on developing compensation work and methodology approaches, writing and supporting proposals and conducting surveys
• Contribute to intellectual eminence and development of POVs on executive compensation topics
• Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects

Qualifications

The Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in compensation in the private sector or a compensation consulting background.
• An undergraduate degree is required; a second degree highly desirable, particularly an MBA or MA or MSc
• Knowledge of tax, corporate finance, regulatory, corporate governance and accounting requirements in order to design Executive Compensation plans
• Strong subject-matter expertise in compensation, including the areas of tax, corporate finance, regulatory and accounting requirements, annual, equity, stock and other long and short-term incentive programs
• Demonstrated first-hand experience with special equity and incentive plans in a broad array of compensation related areas
• Some experience with special equity and incentive plans for situations such as IPOs, LBOs, M&As, divestitures and entrepreneurial starts ups will be a plus
• Demonstrated success or strong evidence to support new business generation
• Strong client relationship, interpersonal and team skills
• An executive presence with polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work within ambiguity
• Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues
• Strong analytical and creative skills
• Enjoy training/mentoring junior staff
• The ability to see the “big picture “and to make the most of the resources of related practices to address the clients’ business challenges

Equal Opportunity Employer