Reward Manager

Talantir; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir, a leading Wealth & Investment Management firm in London, is seeking a Reward Manager for a hybrid role. You will oversee salary reviews, bonus schemes, benefits, payroll oversight, benchmarking, and reporting, advising senior leaders to ensure market-aligned reward programs across multiple entities.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will blend strategic planning with hands-on execution, driving governance and compliance while partnering with People & Culture, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in compensation and benefits, ideally within financial services or wealth management.
• Strong technical knowledge of reward frameworks, variable pay, and benefits.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and commercial judgement.
• Effective stakeholder management across multiple teams and seniority levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate annual pay and bonus cycles, off-cycle reviews, and retention cases.
• Manage variable pay and adviser remuneration schemes with clear governance and compliance.
• Support development and implementation of compensation and benefits strategies across multiple entities.
• Conduct benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay analysis to inform decisions.
• Oversee benefits arrangements to ensure competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with employee needs.
• Provide reporting, analysis, and guidance to support senior leaders, committees, and governance requirements.
• Support reward aspects of M&A activity, including due diligence and integration planning.

Skills

Reward management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Job description

Reward Manager | Wealth & Investment Management | London (Hybrid) £75,000-£85,000

We are working with a leading wealth and investment management firm to recruit a Reward Manager. This is a hands-on, strategic role supporting the design, governance, and delivery of reward programs across multiple entities.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will manage core reward activities including salary and bonus reviews, adviser and variable pay, benefits management, payroll oversight, benchmarking, and reporting. You will provide expert guidance to senior leaders and colleagues across People & Culture, Finance, and Payroll, ensuring reward strategies are aligned with business objectives, market practice, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate annual pay and bonus cycles, off-cycle reviews, and retention cases.
• Manage variable pay and adviser remuneration schemes with clear governance and compliance.
• Support development and implementation of compensation and benefits strategies across multiple entities.
• Conduct benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay analysis to inform decisions.
• Oversee benefits arrangements to ensure competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with employee needs.
• Provide reporting, analysis, and guidance to support senior leaders, committees, and governance requirements.
• Support reward aspects of M&A activity, including due diligence and integration planning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in compensation and benefits, ideally within financial services or wealth management.
• Strong technical knowledge of reward frameworks, variable pay, and benefits.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and commercial judgement.
• Effective stakeholder management across multiple teams and seniority levels.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.