Executive Compensation Director - Consulting

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Human Capital advisory firm in London is seeking an experienced Executive Compensation Director to lead complex client engagements, provide expert advice on executive pay strategy, and contribute to strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will need a strong background in executive compensation, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to sustain senior client relationships. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape compensation solutions for various clients while mentoring and developing team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in executive compensation or reward, ideally in consulting.
• Solid knowledge of remuneration principles, incentive structures, and governance.
• Ability to simplify complex information into clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and strategic direction of the practice.
• Design executive compensation solutions tailored to clients' needs.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Expertise in executive pay strategy

Strong verbal communication

Client relationship management

Leadership and team development

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

An established Human Capital advisory firm is hiring an experienced Executive Compensation Director to join their team based in London, UK.

As a Director within the Executive Compensation team, you will lead complex client engagements, advise senior stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic direction of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on executive pay strategy, including fixed and variable compensation structures, short and long-term incentive plans, and performance measurement.
• Lead the design and development of executive compensation solutions tailored to clients’ business challenges, governance requirements and market expectations.
• Oversee projects from scoping through to delivery, managing proposals, RFP processes, and client communications.
• Produce high-quality written reports, board papers and presentation materials. Present recommendations directly to senior management and remuneration committees.
• Apply deep technical knowledge of compensation benchmarking, equity plan design, governance frameworks, and ideally remuneration regulation within financial services.
• Ensure work is delivered in line with internal quality, compliance and risk management standards.
• Mentor, coach and develop members of the team.
• Support knowledge sharing and the growth of technical capability within the group.

Key Requirements:

• Strong background in executive compensation or reward, ideally gained in a consulting firm.
• Solid understanding of remuneration principles, incentive structures, market benchmarking and corporate governance requirements.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to bring in new business and meet sales targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, practical advice.
• Ability to build and sustain senior client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including managing teams and supporting professional development.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise multiple workstreams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Knowledge of financial services remuneration regulation is advantageous, but not essential.
• Degree-level education (preferred but not required).