Senior Manager - FS Reward

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG seeks talented Reward Specialists to join its expanding Financial Services Reward practice in London. The role involves managing client projects, advising on strategic reward initiatives, and building strong client relationships. This is an opportunity for those passionate about developing their business development skills in a dynamic environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop client relationships

Part of a growing, expanding team

Focus on achieving a sustainable work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in advising Financial Services firms on Reward programs.
• Technical skills aligned with business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering client projects on Reward workflows.
• Advising on reward strategy and governance.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Relationship building

Business development skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in economics, finance, mathematics, business, or statistics

Job description

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Job description

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people - their different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets - we're making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

The Financial Service (FS) Reward practice at KPMG is a dedicated team providing reward solutions to both UK and non-UK headquartered FS clients. This role offers the opportunity to join a business area with strong leadership support to build upon its success and continue growing.

We are seeking talented and driven Reward specialists excited to work within a growing business and contribute to this exciting journey. The successful candidate will engage in business development activities, including client proposals, presentations, and technical writing. We offer unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering client projects on Reward workflows, including:

• Advising Remuneration Committees and management on reward strategy, shareholder consultation, corporate governance, pay regulation, ESG regulation, and practices
• Assisting with drafting Director's Remuneration Reports
• Designing and reviewing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose
• Advising on performance metrics, including ESG measures
• Assessing the impact of corporate transactions on compensation and benefits plans
• Designing plans for the wider workforce, including share purchase, recognition, wellbeing, and benefits plans
• Conducting pay and benefits benchmarking
• Building and maintaining client relationships, discussing people issues, and recognizing new opportunities
• Collaborating with other teams to deliver integrated advice
• Delegating and reviewing work of junior team members
• Training and developing junior staff
• Developing innovative solutions and bringing them to market
• Supporting the team's knowledge management and advising on technical issues
• Managing engagement aspects to ensure quality and profitability
• Leading negotiations and presenting reports to senior executives
• Building a client portfolio through strategic relationship management
• Staying informed on market trends and competitor activity

Candidate qualities:

• Responsible, accountable, and team-oriented
• Enjoy working with diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
• Proactive in delivering excellent client service
• Aspiring to develop business development skills
• Relationship builders who identify new opportunities
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
• Self-starters capable of independent and team work
• Effective communicators, both written and oral

Why join us:

• Opportunity to develop client relationships and FS Reward capabilities
• Part of a growing, expanding team
• Focus on achieving a sustainable work-life balance

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, ideally in economics, finance, mathematics, business, or statistics
• Experience demonstrating technical skills, client service, and business development
• Experience advising Financial Services firms on Reward or working with Remuneration Committees, either externally or in-house