Director, Global Compensation — Hybrid & Strategic Leader

CFA Institute

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 196,000

Full time

8 days ago

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellbeing

Dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Tuition/CFA reimbursement

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wellington Management seeks a Director, Global Compensation to lead the firm's global compensation function and advise senior leadership. This role oversees design, governance, analytics, and annual processes, partnering with Total Rewards and business leaders.

It requires deep compensation expertise, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration across geographies. The position manages base pay, bonus programs, market benchmarking, and related governance, delivering clear recommendations and

Qualifications

Significant compensation experience within a complex global organization.
Experience in investment management or financial services.
Ability to influence senior leaders with credibility and discretion.
Proven people leadership with team development.
Strong analytical skills translating data into insights.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across geographies.
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree or professional qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead development and evaluation of global compensation programs with key stakeholders.
Oversee base pay, bonuses, structures, benchmarking, and governance.
Advise senior leaders on hiring, promotions, retention, and org changes.
Lead annual compensation review with governance and engagement.
Advance analytics and market insights for informed decisions.
Provide tools and dashboards for Compensation Committees.
Lead and develop the global compensation team and drive collaboration.
Engage in industry forums to track trends and costs.