Equity and Executive Compensation Director

MongoDB; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave

401(k) plan

Mental health counseling

Equity and employee stock purchase program

Job summary

MongoDB is seeking an Executive Compensation Director in Atlanta, GA, to lead and optimize its global compensation programs. This role involves design and analysis of executive compensation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in compensation, particularly in executive compensation and equity programs, strong analytical skills, and a global perspective. MongoDB offers a dynamic work environment with flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in compensation, particularly in executive compensation and equity programs.
• Strong modeling and data analysis skills; advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support design and analysis of executive compensation programs.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis for equity pay competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.

Skills

Compensation expertise

Analytical strength

Project management

Structured problem solver

Global perspective

Job description

MongoDB’s People team is on a journey to optimize our compensation programs for scale. We are looking for strategic and analytical individuals to drive innovative, competitive compensation rewards programs that attract, reward and retain our best assets, our people!

To that end, our Global Compensation team is looking for an Executive Compensation Director to play a significant leadership role in designing, implementing and supporting MongoDB’s global compensation program. Reporting to the head of Total Rewards, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering core compensation initiatives (focused on, but not limited to, executive and stock compensation). You’ll also contribute to ongoing improvements across our HR and compensation processes, working closely with cross‑functional teams to drive efficiency and consistency.

What You Will Do

Executive Compensation & Equity

• Support design and analysis of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, and long‑term equity
• Deliver equity programs end‑to‑end, including grant processes (RSUs, PSUs), performance tracking, and budget management
• Administer exec compensation plans

Analysis & Decision Support

• Conduct benchmarking, modeling, and market analysis to assess competitiveness of equity pay programs
• Translate complex data into clear insights to support compensation decisions and pay‑for‑performance alignment

Board & Compensation Committee Support

• Prepare and coordinate quarterly Compensation Committee materials in partnership with external consultants, the Director of Compensation, and VP Total Rewards and Legal
• Support development of board‑level presentations and analysis, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Manage timelines, data inputs, and stakeholder alignment for Compensation Committee deliverables

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards
• Support executive compensation disclosures, including proxy materials and internal reporting
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on governance and risk management

Operations & Delivery

• Partner with Compensation Operations to execute compensation processes accurately and at scale
• Maintain data integrity across systems, models, and reports
• Support audits, documentation, and continuous improvement of compensation programs

Collaboration

• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior stakeholders
• Communicate complex compensation topics clearly and effectively

Who You Are

• Dedicated team player: You operate as a trusted partner, taking ownership while supporting senior leaders and contributing to team success
• Hands‑on operator: You’re comfortable diving into the details, building models, running analyses, and executing programs with precision
• Structured problem solver: You bring clarity and organization to complex or ambiguous situations and improve processes as you go
• Experience: 12+ years in compensation, with experience leading executive compensation and equity programs in a global organization
• Compensation expertise: Solid understanding of executive compensation structures, equity programs, and incentive design principles
• Analytical strength: Strong modeling and data analysis skills; advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• Project management: Able to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders with strong follow‑through
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with evolving priorities
• Global perspective: Experience working across regions and navigating different market practices and regulations

Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully‑paid gender‑neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender‑inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is: $118,000 – $231,000 USD.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.