Compensation Consultant | London, UK

PIMCO; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Compensation Consultant to join their Total Rewards team. This role involves developing and implementing compensation strategies that align with corporate objectives across Europe and Asia Pacific. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in compensation processes, contributing to the firm's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of compensation experience, preferably in Financial Services.
• Experience managing or supporting a year-end compensation process.
• Strong analytical and process execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and implementation of compensation programs.
• Provide data analysis for corporate compensation programs.
• Manage regional compensation strategy aligned with global objectives.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Excel

Workday

beqom

Job description

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to embody our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed, which has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader, and trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Description

We are seeking a hardworking and motivated Compensation Consultant with a transformational mindset to join our Total Rewards team.

In this role, you will support strategy development, design, implementation, administration, and governance of compensation programs across Europe and Asia Pacific. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Head of EMEA & APAC Compensation, you will provide analytical and consultative support to ensure all programs align with corporate objectives, attract, reward, and retain talent, and comply with local legal and regulatory requirements. This highly analytical and collaborative position involves providing critical data analysis and recommendations to business groups, HR, and other teams supporting our core compensation processes.

About You

If the following qualities resonate with you, we encourage you to apply:

• Exceptional Organizational Skills and Resourcefulness: You excel in managing multiple projects, with strong organizational and project management abilities. Your critical thinking enables creative problem-solving. You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptability and Collaboration: You thrive in fast-paced environments, navigating shifting priorities with ease. You build positive relationships and work effectively across diverse teams, demonstrating emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.
• Integrity and Continuous Learning: You uphold high ethical standards, earning credibility and trust. You are committed to professional development and staying current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert in compensation-related HR processes, leveraging data to analyze trends, improve processes, and drive enhancements.
• Provide data analysis and support for designing and implementing compliant, locally relevant compensation programs.
• Support regional compensation strategies aligned with global objectives, motivating performance and attracting talent while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Assist with UK and European regulatory reporting and updates to regional Compensation Committees and the Board.
• Support core compensation processes, including job architecture, structure design, merit and incentive planning, market analysis, and governance of variable pay programs.
• Contribute to cyclical exercises such as job matching, budget forecasting, and annual pay reviews.
• Partner with business leaders to manage compensation expenses and oversee position management within budgets.
• Propose compensation packages for new hires and support year-end compensation decisions.
• Enhance communication and education programs related to compensation to improve employee understanding.
• Analyze and resolve compensation issues, monitor market trends, and recommend policy revisions as needed.
• Provide analytics and support for core compensation processes and maintain internal tools.
• Participate in year-end compensation system enhancements, ensuring data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support administration of reward programs like LTIP, ESPP, EDCP, and Equity Plans, managing related systems such as EWM, EquatePlus, BSI, and Shareworks.
• Liaise with Finance, HR, and external partners to ensure seamless process execution.
• Assist with special projects and detailed analyses as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in compensation, preferably in Financial Services or Asset Management.
• Experience supporting or managing year-end compensation processes is highly desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of UK and European regulatory regimes is a plus.
• Strong analytical, process execution, and change management skills in a global environment.
• Experience with Workday and/or beqom preferred.
• Vendor management experience is advantageous.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

PIMCO is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, recruiting and hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors. We also prohibit discrimination based on medical condition or marital status, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applicants with Disabilities

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. If you require assistance due to a disability, contact us at 949-720-7744. Messages left are for accommodation requests only and will be responded to within two business days.

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