Senior Compensation Manager

Connect Search, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Parental leave

Fertility and family planning programs

Concierge medical services

Financial planning support

Firm-sponsored gym memberships

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in New York, NY is looking for a Compensation Manager to oversee compensation programs within their Strategic Accounting & Finance group. The role requires 6+ years of experience in a compensation or total rewards team, preferably in financial services. Responsibilities include leading compensation cycles, conducting benchmarking, and ensuring compliance. The position offers a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience on a Compensation or Total Rewards team, preferably in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of annual and mid-year compensation cycles.
• Provide compensation recommendations across client groups.
• Conduct in-depth benchmarking and job matching.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment statutes.
• Perform pay equity analyses.

Skills

Analytical rigor

Sound judgment

Project management

Data integrity

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Beqom

Job description

A market-leading direct lender and experienced private credit manager specializing in financing solutions for companies backed by private equity sponsors. Hybrid schedule of 3x per week in office.

About the Role

The Compensation Manager serves as a subject matter expert supporting the design, execution, and ongoing governance of the firm's compensation programs. The seat sits within a tight-knit Strategic Accounting & Finance group and partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver market-competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of annual and mid-year compensation cycles including project management, data integrity, reporting, and system administration
• Provide compensation recommendations across client groups for new hires, promotions, and associated pay adjustments using market data and internal equity principles
• Conduct in-depth benchmarking and job matching to ensure ongoing market competitiveness across roles and geographies
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment statutes; stay current on compensation-related legislation and trends
• Perform pay equity analyses and support remediation efforts as organizational needs evolve
• Partner closely with the Payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payment and tracking
• Research and respond to compensation-related requests from employees, Finance, and HR
• Conduct ad-hoc compensation and budget analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field
• 6+ years of experience on a Compensation or Total Rewards team - financial services industry experience required
• Experience with Beqom preferred

Competitive base salary plus performance bonus. Benefits include 401(k) match, generous PTO, comprehensive medical/dental/vision (largely employer-covered), parental leave, fertility and family planning programs, concierge medical services, financial planning support, and firm-sponsored gym memberships.