Executive Compensation & Equity Leader

Amalgamated Bank of NY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amalgamated Bank of NY is seeking an Executive Compensation Manager in Boston, MA to drive the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation programs. The role partners with Legal, Finance, HR, Payroll, and external advisors to ensure competitiveness and regulatory compliance.

You will lead annual cycles, equity plans, and disclosures, while guiding a team and collaborating with senior leadership on executive offers, retention, and complex analyses. Hybrid schedule supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of compensation experience, including at least 5 years of executive compensation experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership, project leadership, or people management experience.
• Significant experience supporting executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company.
• Knowledge of executive compensation regulations, disclosure requirements, and governance practices.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Certified Compensation Professional, Certified Executive Compensation Professional, or related professional certification.
• Proficiency with equity administration platforms.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee processes.
• Experience within a large, publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and administration of executive compensation programs, including executive salary planning, annual incentive plans, long-term incentive programs, equity programs for all employees, and deferred compensation arrangements.
• Ensure programs are administered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations and plan provisions.
• Manage executive compensation analyses and market assessments, evaluating competitive positioning and trends.
• Develop recommendations and insights to support compensation decisions and talent strategies.
• Serve as liaison to the Board of Directors on compensation and equity matters; partner with Finance to administer Director pay and stock awards.
• Oversee preparation of materials for Compensation Committee meetings and disclosures, including proxy statements and SEC filings.
• Own administration of Equity Award Plans, including grants and vesting for RSUs/PSUs and deferred compensation.
• Lead projects, system implementations, process improvements, and vendor management; drive operational excellence in compensation processes.
• Provide leadership and development to compensation staff and consult on offers, retention, severance, and special analyses.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidential information handling

Financial modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Equity administration platforms

Job description

Amalgamated Bank of NY is seeking an Executive Compensation Manager in Boston, MA to drive the design, governance, and administration of executive compensation programs. The role partners with Legal, Finance, HR, Payroll, and external advisors to ensure competitiveness and regulatory compliance.

You will lead annual cycles, equity plans, and disclosures, while guiding a team and collaborating with senior leadership on executive offers, retention, and complex analyses. Hybrid schedule supported.