Rewards Analyst

Catalyst Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services organisation is seeking an interim Senior Reward Analyst to support key transformation initiatives within its People function. You will drive critical reward initiatives, contribute to the compliance of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, and provide analytical expertise to ensure governance standards are met. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience with job evaluation methodologies, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. This role offers the opportunity to make impactful contributions during a significant change cycle.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Willis Towers Watson job evaluation methodologies.
• Familiarity with EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements.
• Ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage modelling, data analysis, and reporting for salary and bonus reviews.
• Lead specific reward projects including job evaluation frameworks.
• Develop compensation ranges in line with regulatory expectations.

Skills

Analytical capability

Excel skills (including macros)

Stakeholder management

HRIS platform experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tools

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Our client, a leading international financial services organisation, is seeking an interim Senior Reward Analyst to support a busy period of transformation within its People function. This is a high‑impact role working closely with the Head of Reward to deliver critical reward initiatives, provide analytical expertise, and strengthen the organisation’s overall reward governance.

The position has been created to bolster capacity during a cycle of significant regulatory, structural and compensation‑related change. Operating as a trusted specialist, you will support core annual processes, contribute to the development of new reward frameworks, and help ensure compliance with evolving requirements such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The successful candidate will bring analytical depth, strong technical knowledge, and the confidence to collaborate across a diverse stakeholder group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage modelling, data analysis and reporting to support the Annual Salary and Bonus Review cycle, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Contribute to the organisation’s response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, supporting the implementation, communication, and training activities.
• Develop and refine compensation ranges in line with regulatory expectations and internal reward strategy.
• Lead specific reward projects, including the enhancement of job evaluation frameworks (WTW) and the Global Grading System.
• Complete external market salary surveys, analyse trends, and advise on adjustments to maintain competitive pay positioning.
• Provide guidance to HRBPs and business stakeholders on pay, benefits and reward policies, ensuring alignment with governance standards.
• Support performance management, out‑of‑cycle salary processes and recognition initiatives across the business.
• Review and improve reward policies, ensuring they remain competitive, efficient and fit for purpose.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the People Department’s service catalogue and reward service delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience with Willis Towers Watson job evaluation methodologies and implementation of Global Grading frameworks.
• Advanced analytical capability, with strong Excel skills (ideally including macros) and confidence in modelling and data interpretation.
• Skilled PowerPoint and SharePoint user, able to present complex information clearly and visually.
• Experience with HRIS platforms from a reward perspective.
• Familiarity with EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements and related roll‑out activities (preferred).
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and able to make well‑judged decisions with limited guidance.
• Highly organised, with excellent planning skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder‑management capabilities; collaborates effectively across teams and cultural contexts.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, resilience, and adaptability.