Compensation Associate

Michael Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1

Fri WFH (Friday work from home)

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an early-career compensation analyst to support, analyze, and evolve compensation programs for a leading online financial banking institution in New York. The role offers high visibility and requires strong analytical capability and the ability to operate with limited structure.

You will own components of development and implementation, conduct market benchmarking, analyze salary structures and bonus programs, partner with Finance and PXT, and deliver executive-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Business, HR or related field.
• Experience with compensation program design and processes.
• 3-5 years of experience with a demonstrated track record of top-tier performance and compensation analysis.
• Exceptional analytical skills with ability to structure ambiguous problems and build models.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with large datasets; data visualization experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly in new domains including AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation programs aligned with business strategy.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to assess competitiveness of compensation structures.
• Analyze salary structures, incentive plans, and bonus programs; identify trends and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and PXT to support compensation planning, forecasting, and year-end processes.
• Develop executive-ready analyses and recommendations, often with incomplete inputs.
• Leverage data analytics, visualization tools, and AI capabilities to enhance insights and decisions.
• Take ownership of key workstreams and projects, operating independently.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Independence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Business, HR

Tools

Workday

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

This position will play a critical role in supporting, analyzing, and evolving our compensation programs. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role designed for an early-career professional with exceptional analytical capability. This role is intended for individuals already demonstrating performance and judgment above their level, with the capacity to operate at level above their tenure.

A reputable online financial banking institution.

Description

• Own and drive components of the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation programs aligned with business strategy.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to assess competitiveness of compensation structures and recommend actionable insights.
• Analyze salary structures, incentive plans, and bonus programs; identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data.
• Partner with Finance and PXT to support compensation planning, forecasting, and year-end processes (merit and bonus cycles).
• Independently develop and deliver executive-ready analyses and recommendations, often with incomplete or ambiguous inputs.
• Leverage data analytics, visualization tools, and emerging AI capabilities to enhance insights, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Take ownership of key workstreams and projects, operating independently while proactively keeping stakeholders informed.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, tools, and methodologies across Total Rewards.
• Support broader Total Rewards and People Experience initiatives beyond core compensation responsibilities.
• Identify issues and opportunities proactively-without direction-and bring forward well-formed recommendations.
• Comfort operating in environments with limited structure, where expectations are high and direction may be minimal.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Business, Human Resources or related field.
• Experience with compensation program design and processes.
• 3-5 years of experience with a demonstrated track record of top-tier performance (e.g., accelerated progression, high-impact project ownership, or recognition as a top performer), with experience doing compensation analysis.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems, build models, and translate data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly build expertise in new domains, with a proactive approach to learning (including compensation, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies such as AI).
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage and present to senior leadership.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a low-ego approach, prioritizing team success and openness to feedback
• Consistently takes initiative and seeks out opportunities to contribute beyond defined responsibilities
• Exercises strong judgment and interpersonal awareness when working across teams and levels
• Builds trust through reliability, transparency, and proactive communication
• Shows a clear pattern of continuous improvement and skill development over time. This role is best suited for individuals seeking accelerated growth and increased responsibility early in their careers.
• Advanced Excel (required)
• PowerPoint (strong storytelling and presentation skills)
• HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
• Experience or interest in data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and AI-enabled tools is a strong plus
• Ability to leverage technology and automation (including AI tools) to improve efficiency and insight generation is strongly preferred

Job Offer

• Full time opportunity
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided from day 1
• Highly desirable salary
• Monday through Thursday in office, Friday work from home
• Fantastic company culture and team
• Room for growth and to enhance your expertise in compensation
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.