Reward Consultant - Compensation and Benefits

Ashdown Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Reward Consultant for a 12-month fixed term contract to enhance their reward and benefits framework. The ideal candidate will have experience in compensation consulting and stakeholder management, leading strategic growth efforts. Key responsibilities include reviewing current practices, analyzing market data, and developing aligned reward strategies. A competitive salary of up to £100,000 pro rata is offered for this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in total reward, compensation and benefits consulting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and benchmarking results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full review of reward, compensation, and benefits practices.
• Analyse market data and benchmark pay and benefits.
• Develop a strategic reward strategy aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Total reward consulting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

CIPD/WorldatWork or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Reward Consultant – Central London – 12 month FTC - £100,000 – Hybrid

A highly successful, growing global financial services based in the City of London are looking for a seasoned Reward Consultant to join them on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead a comprehensive review of their reward, compensation and benefits framework and shape to shape a competitive, fit-for-purpose reward strategy.

As Reward Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the total reward offering to support strategic growth and talent priorities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance and Executive Leadership to deliver insights and deliverables that strengthen their reward proposition globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a full review of the current reward, compensation and benefits practices.
• Analyse market data, benchmark pay and benefits against competitors and industry standards.
• Identify opportunities and gaps in the existing reward framework.
• Develop a strategic reward strategy aligned with organisational goals, culture and budget.
• Advise on pay structures, incentive plans, bonus schemes and benefits design.
• Create recommendations for compensation philosophy and reward governance.
• Prepare compelling presentations and reports for leadership.
• Support implementation planning and change management where required.
• Provide expert guidance on reward trends, regulatory and compliance considerations.

About You

• Proven experience in total reward, compensation and benefits consulting (in-house or external).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and benchmarking results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate confidently at senior leadership levels.
• Commercial mindset with pragmatic, strategic thinking.
• Preferably experience in financial services or professional services environments.
• CIPD/WorldatWork or equivalent qualifications desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a great business in a role that will make a real impact.

The salary on offer for this role is up to £100,000 pro rata.