Head of Reward

Hansen Filler Associates; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech organization is seeking an experienced Head of Reward to oversee its total reward strategy across multiple international markets. This senior role will involve managing executive compensation, job architecture, incentives, and benefits strategy, while partnering closely with executive teams to drive performance and compliance. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a UK-listed organization and expertise in executive compensation and governance. This opportunity is aimed at individuals looking to contribute to a transformative growth phase.

Qualifications

• Proven reward leadership in a UK-listed, global organisation.
• Deep expertise in executive compensation, incentives, and equity.
• Strong experience working with Boards, RemCo, and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive and leadership compensation, including governance and compliance.
• Design and manage short and long‑term incentive plans aligned to business outcomes.
• Own global job architecture and ensure benchmarking.

Skills

Reward leadership

Executive compensation expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

HRIS capability

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are partnering with a leading FTSE listed global fintech organisation looking for an experienced Head of Reward to lead its total reward strategy across multiple international markets.

This senior role will be responsible for executive and leadership compensation, job architecture, short‑and‑long‑term incentives, equity programmes, benefits strategy, and reward governance. The position partners closely with the Executive team, Finance, HR leadership, and the Remuneration Committee to ensure reward frameworks drive performance, retention, and regulatory compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity with a FTSE listed organisation looking to go through growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead executive and leadership compensation, including RemCo governance and regulatory compliance
• Design and manage STIP, LTIP, and equity plans aligned to performance and business outcomes
• Own global job architecture and market benchmarking
• Lead global benefits and pension strategy
• Ensure reward governance, audit readiness, and compliance across regions
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Talent teams to embed a high‑performance culture

Key Requirements

• Proven reward leadership in a UK‑listed, global organisation
• Deep expertise in executive compensation, incentives and equity
• Strong experience working with Boards, RemCo, NEDs and external advisors
• International reward experience (US exposure highly desirable)
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and HRIS capability (Workday preferred)

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Financial Services, Banking and Insurance

Location

London, England, United Kingdom