Executive Compensation & Governance Leader

Enterprise Bank & Trust; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time off

Charitable‑matching programs

Job summary

Enterprise Bank & Trust, headquartered in Clayton, is seeking an SVP, Compensation to design and govern the bank's compensation programs, including executive pay, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with the EVP of Human Resources, the Board's Compensation Committee and external consultants to deliver governance, disclosures and cost-effective plans while maintaining integrity and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Translate complex compensation concepts for executives and Board members.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrate exceptional judgment in high-stakes, regulated environments.
• Balance strategic thinking with deep technical compensation expertise.
• Collaborate across HR, Finance, Legal, Risk and external partners.
• Commit to integrity, accountability and inclusion.
• Operate in a fast-paced, regulated setting with accuracy and responsiveness.
• Manage multiple priorities aligned with board, regulatory and disclosure timelines.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in SEC disclosures and executive compensation governance.
• Understand accounting, tax and financial reporting implications of compensation programs.
• Experience with Compensation Committees and external advisors.
• Knowledge of Section 409A and Section 16 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise the EVP, Human Resources and the Compensation Committee with analysis and materials.
• Lead development, preparation and delivery of committee materials and agendas.
• Provide guidance on base salary, incentives, and equity awards.
• Anticipate regulatory, reputational and shareholder risks with compensation decisions.
• Coordinate annual governance calendar and committee activities.
• Collaborate with external consultants for market data and plan design insights.
• Oversee executive compensation disclosures and proxy statement content.
• Monitor and revise compensation policies to reflect trends and objectives.
• Lead all compensation strategy including incentives, equity and cash programs.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, tax, and banking guidance via internal and external partners.
• Support governance with CIC provisions and employment agreements.

Skills

Executive compensation

SEC disclosures

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Policy development

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Enterprise Bank & Trust, headquartered in Clayton, is seeking an SVP, Compensation to design and govern the bank's compensation programs, including executive pay, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with the EVP of Human Resources, the Board's Compensation Committee and external consultants to deliver governance, disclosures and cost-effective plans while maintaining integrity and compliance across the organization.