Executive Compensation & Equity Leader

Transmission & Distribution World; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus 25%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon invites an experienced Senior Manager to lead the administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary planning, annual incentives, and long-term equity plans. You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, and HR to ensure competitive, compliant programs and drive complex projects, including system implementations and governance initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and excellent communication, with oversight of Compensation Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of compensation experience; 5+ years in executive compensation.
• 3+ years of leadership, project leadership, or people management experience.
• Experience with executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company.
• Knowledge of executive compensation regulations, disclosure requirements, governance practices.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and administration of executive compensation programs across salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and equity plans.
• Perform market benchmarking and provide insights to support compensation decisions.
• Prepare materials for Compensation Committee meetings and disclosures, ensuring compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, and exchanges.
• Drive projects including system implementations, equity administration enhancements, and vendor management.
• Provide leadership and coaching to compensation staff and consult on offers, retention, and severance analyses.

Skills

Executive compensation

Financial modeling

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, accounting, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

CCP/CECP or related certification (preferred)

Tools

Equity administration platforms (Schwab, Fidelity, Computershare, E*TRADE)

Job description

Exelon invites an experienced Senior Manager to lead the administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary planning, annual incentives, and long-term equity plans. You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, and HR to ensure competitive, compliant programs and drive complex projects, including system implementations and governance initiatives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and excellent communication, with oversight of Compensation Committee