Sr. Analyst, Executive Compensation

rbi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Executive Compensation to design and govern annual bonus and equity programs for 2,300+ employees and executives across RBI's global brands.

The role reports to the Manager, Executive Compensation & Incentive Design and is based in Toronto, with a 5-day in-office schedule. This high-visibility position sits at the intersection of HR, Finance, Strategy, and Governance, offering collaboration with senior leaders and exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields (math, finance, engineering, economics, or statistics).
• 2-4 years in Compensation, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, Finance, or related teams.
• Strong analytical, Excel modeling, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate large multi-brand organizations.

Responsibilities

• Understand eligibility for the Annual Bonus Program and equity programs.
• Collaborate with brands/functions to identify KPIs and targets.
• Analyze compensation surveys and market data for program design.
• Use HR tech and analytics to streamline processes while maintaining reviews.
• Model pay-for-performance and financial impact.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields

Job description

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands - TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

The Sr. Analyst of Executive Compensation will support the design, governance, and execution of the Annual Bonus and Equity Programs that define how 2,300+ employees and executives across RBI's global brands are rewarded. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at the intersection of HR, Finance, Strategy, and Corporate Governance - it is an exceptional development opportunity for candidates who know RBI's business and want to build deep expertise in executive compensation.

RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week in our Toronto office.

Executive Compensation is a global function responsible for RBI's:

• Annual Bonus Program: Design and execution of the Management by Objectives (MBO) program central to RBI's performance and compensation philosophies.
• Equity Programs (incl. Bonus Swap): Design and execution of the Bonus Swap and Discretionary Equity programs that contribute to a significant portion of total direct compensation of senior leaders.
• Executive Compensation: Support Board and Leadership Team with recommendations on market competitiveness, trends, benchmarking, and offer preparation for VP+ population.
• Governance & Disclosure: Plan design and compensation decisions for RBI Board of Directors review and approval for all matters related to executive compensation and incentives; preparation of the Proxy Statement including Compensation Discussion & Analysis for investors.

This role - Sr. Analyst, Executive Compensation - reports to the Manager, Executive Compensation & Incentive Design and is responsible for collaborating with senior leaders to execute on both bonus and equity programs for all RBI brands and regions. Annual budget for our incentive programs is approximately $200 MM in cash and equity incentives.

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage eligibility for the Annual Bonus Program (+2,300 corporate employees) and the discretionary and bonus swap program
• Partner across all our brands and functions to identify relevant KPIs and targets; track progress throughout the year and provide summary reports to senior leaders.
• Analyze compensation surveys, peer data, and other market intelligence to provide insights on program design.
• Utilize HR technology, analytics tools, automation, and responsible AI-enabled solutions to streamline day-to-day compensation processes and improve back-end productivity while maintaining appropriate human review.
• Manage compensation models for scenario planning, pay-for-performance analysis, and financial impact modeling.

Requirements

• Superior analytical skills and advanced financial acumen with ability to develop and maintain complex financial models - advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as mathematics, finance, engineering, business, statistics, economics, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience working in Compensation, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, Finance, or equivalent teams
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders and present analytics and reports clearly.
• Deep understanding of how large, multi-brand organizations like RBI operate - ability to navigate complex org structures and translate business context into compensation program design and decisions.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome candidates from Executive Compensation and Broad-Based Compensation backgro