Compensation Specialist – Financial Services

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Compensation Specialist to manage executive compensation programs. You will collaborate with teams and guide senior leaders through complex compensation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Diverse compensation projects

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial services compensation or related professional services.
• Excellent skills in engaging and influencing senior executives.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive and international mobility compensation programs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver effective compensation solutions.
• Lead communication with senior leaders about compensation processes.
• Support global compensation initiatives focusing on the UK market.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Client-facing experience

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compensation Specialist to join a dynamic financial services team. This is a replacement role, reporting to a senior leader within the HR function. You will work closely with multiple senior stakeholders including partners, managing directors, and C-level executives across various business areas, including alternative investment and wealth management.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive and international mobility compensation programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver effective compensation solutions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication, guiding senior leaders through compensation processes.
• Support global compensation initiatives with a focus on the UK market and some US involvement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial services compensation or experience working within a related professional services environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior executives.
• Proven client-facing experience and comfort working with senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak compensation season.

Benefits

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work on diverse compensation projects with senior stakeholders.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.