Executive Compensation & Equity Analyst

ICON Consultants, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Consultants, LP is seeking an experienced compensation professional to serve as a strategic partner in designing, administering, and governing executive compensation and equity programs in Houston. You will benchmark against industry practices, manage STI/LTI and equity plans, and support the Compensation Committee with analyses, board-ready materials, and governance compliance.

This role requires collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 10+ years of compensation experience, including executive compensation and equity administration.
• Experience administering equity compensation plans and working with stock plan service providers (e.g., Fidelity).
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation, equity compensation, incentive design, proxy disclosures, and compensation governance.
• Expert-level knowledge of compensation principles and practices.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build a business case and drive consensus among key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary, STI, LTI, equity, severance and change-in-control programs.
• Conduct executive compensation benchmarking and market analyses, focusing on oil and gas peer companies.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee.
• Administer long-term incentive plans, ensuring accurate calculations, approvals, and payouts.
• Serve as the primary administrator for equity compensation programs (stock options, RSUs, PSUs, etc.).
• Manage equity grant processes, vesting events, exercises, distributions, and participant communications.
• Maintain equity records and oversee stock plan systems for data accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with proxy disclosures and governance reporting.
• Develop compensation and equity analytics to support decision-making, budgeting, and program effectiveness assessments.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external providers to support governance, accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor trends and recommend program enhancements to stay competitive and align with shareholder interests.

Skills

Excel expertise

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Fidelity

Job description

ICON Consultants, LP is seeking an experienced compensation professional to serve as a strategic partner in designing, administering, and governing executive compensation and equity programs in Houston. You will benchmark against industry practices, manage STI/LTI and equity plans, and support the Compensation Committee with analyses, board-ready materials, and governance compliance.

This role requires collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and leadership.