Global Deferred Compensation Leader

Julius Baer; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer in Zürich seeks a proactive Deferred Compensation Specialist to own end-to-end administration of the firm’s global deferred compensation programmes. This role sits in our Rewards & Performance Management function, offering strategic exposure across compensation, compliance, tax, and governance topics.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to deliver precise operations, advise on award mechanics and tax implications, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in equity or deferred compensation design and administration.
• Solid grasp of tax and regulatory issues related to deferred compensation (Swiss and international).
• Experience with governance submissions and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end administration of global deferred compensation programmes.
• Prepare governance documentation for Executive Board and Board of Directors.
• Advise employees and executives on award mechanics and tax implications.
• Ensure compliance with international tax regulations and annual disclosures.
• Drive process improvements and digitalisation of platforms like Workday and Equatex/EquatePlus.

Skills

Equity/deferred compensation design

Workday

Equity tracking software

Excel modelling

Education

Higher education qualification in business, finance, or law

Tools

Workday

EquatePlus

Job description

Julius Baer in Zürich seeks a proactive Deferred Compensation Specialist to own end-to-end administration of the firm’s global deferred compensation programmes. This role sits in our Rewards & Performance Management function, offering strategic exposure across compensation, compliance, tax, and governance topics.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to deliver precise operations, advise on award mechanics and tax implications, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple