Compensation Analyst

Oakleaf Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is partnering with a high-growth capital markets organization to hire a Compensation Analyst / Associate to support global compensation programs. In a fast-paced, commercial environment, you will help ensure accurate compensation execution and contribute to process improvements and data-driven decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity to deepen experience within financial services, real assets, or brokerage-led businesses, with exposure to complex compensation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in compensation, financial analysis, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or a related analytical field
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros preferred)
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support business decision-making
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to take initiative and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of global compensation programs, including salary and incentive planning process
• Review and support approval of new hire compensation packages in partnership with Recruiting
• Respond to compensation-related queries from employees, Finance, and HR, escalating where appropriate
• Assist in annual compensation cycles, including maintaining data integrity and supporting leadership review materials
• Conduct ad hoc compensation and budget analysis, leveraging Excel and internal systems
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance-related compensation disclosures
• Document existing compensation processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure smooth execution of compensation programs

Job description

We are partnering with a high-growth,capital markets organization to hire a Compensation Analyst / Associate to support global compensation programs.

This role sits within a fast-paced, highly commercial environment. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate compensation execution while contributing to process improvements and data-driven decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their experience within financial services, real assets, or brokerage-led businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of global compensation programs, including salary and incentive planning processess

• Review and support approval of new hire compensation packages in partnership with Recruiting

• Respond to compensation-related queries from employees, Finance, and HR, escalating where appropriate

• Assist in annual compensation cycles, including maintaining data integrity and supporting leadership review materials

• Conduct ad hoc compensation and budget analysis, leveraging Excel and internal systems

• Support regulatory reporting and compliance-related compensation disclosures

• Document existing compensation processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency

• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure smooth execution of compensation programs

Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in compensation, financial analysis, or a related field

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or a related analytical field

• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros preferred)

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support business decision-making

• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

• Ability to take initiative and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why This Role?

• Exposure to complex, high-value compensation structures in a revenue-driven business

• Strong partnership with Payroll, Finance, and HR leadership

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, deal-oriented environment

• Clear path to grow within Compensation / Total Rewards