Compensation Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) seeks a Compensation Analyst to join the HR Compensation team in a hybrid role based in Boston or NYC. This independent contributor will lead firm-wide compensation analysis, reporting, and metrics with strong Excel/Access skills and financial numeracy.

The role supports the VP of Compensation, collaborates with HR partners, and drives year-end processes, analytics, and pay equity efforts across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–3+ years of compensation experience; financial services industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and application of Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, graphs, scenario modeling).
• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to get to the root cause of an issue and understand its impacts technically and to a non-Compensation professional.
• Experience with year-end salary and bonus cycles; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end compensation reporting and analytics; prepare SEC materials.
• Ensure accuracy of source data for year-end compensation system.
• Maintain and update year-end compensation system and HR Portal pages.
• Create compensation increase recommendations and analyze data for trends.
• Lead and participate in compensation project initiatives and ad-hoc analyses.
• Support Market Pricing Analytics with survey uploads and vendor reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Workday

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Compensation Analyst!

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Compensation Analyst to join our HR Compensation team.

The Compensation Analyst is an independent contributor with knowledge and experience in firm-wide and corporate compensation activities such as leading firm-wide compensation analysis, reporting and metrics. We are looking for someone who has strong technical skills (Excel, Access) financially numerate and analytical. This role primarily supports firm-wide initiatives under the direction of the VP of Compensation.

Key responsibilities include:

Year End Compensation

• Responsible for year-end reporting that is used by the compensation team for presentations to Senior Executive Committee
• Assist Comp Programs Manager in the preparation of Senior Executive Committee materials
• Responsible for accuracy of source data for year-end compensation system
• Assist in year-end process analytics and reporting
• Maintain web pages for year-end compensation system and HR Portal compensation pages
  

BBH Promotion Program

• Candidate will help manage the BBH promotion program and will be the primary contact with HR Business Partners. Candidate will also:
  • Create compensation increase recommendations using pre-determined guidelines
  • Analyze data for trends and prepare graphs and charts detailing findings
  • Lead process enhancement reviews

Compensation Analytics

• Identifies the need for and creates reports to support compensation initiatives and Senior Executive meetings
• Assist Comp Programs Manager in ad hoc analyses pertaining to firm wide initiatives and programs

Market Pricing Analytics

• Manage employee and survey upload process to maintain data integrity
• Lead on the survey submission process
• Partner with vendor to develop custom reports to meet Compensation Team needs

Project Management

• Acts as lead and/or active team member on compensation related projects such as program design and implementation and external bench-marking studies.
• Participates in broader HR initiatives representing the Compensation function
• Support Pay-Equity and Gender Pay-Gap analyses
• Completes compensation related ad-hoc requests
• Manage meeting agendas

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required
• 2-3+ years of experience in compensation required; with the financial services industry preferred
• Advanced knowledge and application of Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups, graphs, scenario modeling)
• Advanced Knowledge of PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to get to the root cause of an issue and understand it’s impacts both technically and to a non-Compensation professional
• Ability to solve routine problems and issues independently, knowing when to leverage SMEs to resolve more complex situations
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting all deadlines
• Experience actively participating in compensation year end salary and bonus cycles
• Experience leading Projects - leveraging project management discipline
• Preferred Tools:Working knowledge of Workday
• Progress towards CCP or other HR certification a plus

This role can be based in our Boston or NYC locations and is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week in office.

Salary Range

Boston - $65k-$90k + annual bonus target

NYC - $75k-$95k + annual bonus target

BBH and its affiliates’ compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH’s total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well‑being.

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We value diverse experiences.

We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.