Director-Executive Compensation and Board Advisory

Willis Towers Watson Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore seeks a leader for its Executive Compensation and Board Advisory practice. This role involves managing projects for high-profile clients, driving sales and business development, and ensuring excellent client service. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in compensation, a strong understanding of corporate governance, and demonstrable success in client relationship management. This is an opportunity to impact business performance through strategic compensation consulting.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in rewards and compensation or compensation consulting.
• Strong understanding of tax, corporate finance, and governance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with special equity and incentive plans.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sales and business development for consulting business.
• Serve as Project Manager for major clients in Singapore.
• Lead a team of consultants and manage operations.

Skills

Experience in rewards and compensation

Knowledge of tax and corporate finance

Subject-matter expertise in compensation

Client relationship skills

Interpersonal skills

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
• Designing effective executive compensation programs
• Building better boards
• Creating value through executive compensation

The Role:

• 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:

• At least 10 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&A, 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