Director, Executive Compensation and Board Advisory

WTW; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Director for their Executive Compensation and Board Advisory practice in Singapore. The role involves leading a team, developing client relationships, and managing business development. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in compensation consulting, demonstrating strong expertise in corporate governance and compensation strategies. This position offers a chance to work closely with high-profile clients while shaping strategic advisory approaches.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in rewards and compensation.
• Strong subject-matter expertise in corporate governance.
• Demonstrated success in new business generation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sales and business development efforts.
• Serve as Project Manager for marquee ECBA clients.
• Lead a team of consultants in delivering client work.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Consultation skills

Job description

Director-Executive Compensation and Board Advisory

Job Description

The Business

WTW Executive Compensation and Board Advisory provides strategic, research-driven executive compensation and board advisory consulting to help boards and management balance talent and governance risks while driving business performance including:

• Elevate your business outcomes
• Creating value through executive compensation

The Role

As Director in the Executive Compensation and Board Advisory (ECBA) Practice of Willis Towers Watson’s Work & Rewards Business, you will perform the following job responsibilities:

• Contribute to sales and business development efforts for Work & Rewards consulting business focusing on the area of ECBA
• Serve as Project Manager for marque ECBA clients in Singapore and the South Asian region
• Lead a team of consultants and associates in winning clients, delivering excellent client work and managing operations for ECBA practice
• Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects
• Develop new intellectual capital for the ECBA practice by consolidating internal work experiences and participating in regional/global initiatives
• Contribute to intellectual eminence and development of point of views on executive compensation and board advisory topics
• Participate in marketing initiatives including media, research papers and surveys
• Work with other lines of business within WTW to cross sell other products and solutions to existing clients

Qualifications

The Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in rewards and compensation in the private sector or a compensation consulting background.
• Knowledge of tax, corporate finance, regulatory, corporate governance and accounting requirements
• Strong subject‑matter expertise in compensation, including the areas of tax, corporate finance, regulatory and accounting requirements, annual, equity, stock and other long and short term incentive programs
• Demonstrated first‑hand experience with special equity and incentive plans in a broad array of compensation related areas
• Some experience with special equity and incentive plans for situations such as IPOs, LBOs, M&As, divestitures and entrepreneurial starts ups will be a plus
• Demonstrated success or strong evidence to support new business generation
• Strong client relationship, interpersonal and team skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 202508447
• Job Category Executive
• Posting Date 12/04/2025, 01:00 PM