Consultant – Executive Compensation

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Electric vehicle car scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Job summary

WTW is seeking an Executive Compensation Associate in Greater London to work alongside industry-leading consultants on impactful client projects. The role offers hands-on experience and a chance to develop expertise in executive compensation. You will analyze data, present findings, and design competitive reward strategies for top-tier clients.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills, a problem-solving mindset, and a strong academic background, with the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that supports professional and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a compensation Associate.
• Ability to conduct custom compensation surveys.
• Perform analyses of competitive compensation levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical knowledge in Executive Compensation.
• Assist clients in reviewing and preparing public disclosures.
• Contribute to sales and marketing efforts.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Organized

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or statistics

Job description

Join our team as an Executive Compensation Associate and work alongside some of the industry’s leading consultants on high-impact client projects. From day one, you’ll gain hands‑on experience with real assignments that challenge your analytical thinking, business insight, and problem‑solving skills. You’ll play a key role in collecting and interpreting data, presenting findings, and shaping strategies for top‑tier clients. Along the way, you’ll build deep technical expertise through structured learning tailored to your role—all while developing a strong foundation in executive compensation and the broader industry landscape.

The Role

Excellence

• Develop technical knowledge and skills in the area of Executive Compensation
• Deliver on projects to meet or exceed internal or client expectations
• Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by supplying information for proposals
• Apply financial rigour through accurate time recording and invoicing

Clients

• Partner with consultants and clients to design strategies to attract, reward and retain talent
• Help our clients ensure that their executive reward programs are competitive by performing competitive benchmarking analyses
• Perform industry and financial research related to compensation strategy and design
• Develop pay structures and incentive designs that help support companies’ business strategies
• Value equity awards through the application of financial formulas
• Participate in the design and conduct of custom compensation surveys
• Assist clients in their review and preparation of public disclosures, regulatory filings and plan documentation
• Identify competitive best practices and emerging trends in executive compensation; monitor evolving regulatory, legislative and shareholder developments and report issues that may impact the client’s approach to compensation strategy and design
• Increase efficiency within client teams by identifying ways to improve processes

People

• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross‑functional teams
• Team player; Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

Technical

• Experience as a compensation Associate, a genuine interest in this field as well as the ability to do the following:
• Conduct custom compensation surveys
• Perform industry and financial research related to compensation strategy and design
• Perform analyses of competitive compensation levels
• Develop pay structures and analyzing the mix between fixed and variable pay
• Learn incentive plan design
• Value stock option grants
• Advanced MS Excel skills required
• Develop the technical skills required to perform quality review of work product completed by analysts in preparation for client delivery

Interpersonal

• A problem solver; able to identify and solve challenging problems
• Analytical; able to draw conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way
• Conceptual; ability to go beyond the details and see the big picture
• Results‑driven; focused on achieving results that promote business success
• Communicator; displays strong oral, written and public speaking skills
• Organized; able to work and think in a methodical and orderly way
• Committed to quality; continuously works to achieve the highest quality standards
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage own workload efficiently to fill commitments in a timely manner
• Bachelors or Masters degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or any other major with significant quantitative coursework, and a strong academic record

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle‑to‑work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]