Executive Compensation Manager

Ascendo Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources, LLC seeks an Executive Compensation Manager to lead the Bank's executive compensation programs and align these with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The role focuses on strategy, data-driven analysis, benchmarking, and governance across multi-jurisdictional matters.

You will collaborate with executives, external consultants, and key stakeholders to optimize incentive plans, disclosures, and tax withholdings while advancing our compensation governance and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in executive compensation; financial institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the executive compensation strategy (short/long-term incentives).
• Lead annual compensation reviews and governance disclosures.
• Conduct benchmarking, market analysis, and gender pay analyses.
• Model incentive plans and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with SEC/Nasdaq governance requirements.

Skills

Executive compensation

Data analysis

Benchmarking

Stakeholder presentations

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Engineering

Tools

SAP HRIS

Equity management software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Executive Compensation Manager to oversee and administer the Bank’s executive compensation programs. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and implementing the organization’s executive talent and compensation strategy, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Bank’s executive compensation strategy, including short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Analyze and interpret compensation data to ensure competitive and market-aligned executive rewards that support business objectives.
• Conduct large-scale and ad hoc executive compensation analyzes, including benchmarking, merit increases, gender pay analysis, and organizational restructuring projects.
• Lead the annual compensation review process and oversee digital transformation efforts for executive goal setting, performance evaluation, and compensation processes.
• Conduct job evaluations and provide data-driven compensation recommendations for new and existing executive roles.
• Model and assess the impact of incentive plans, providing strategic recommendations based on analysis.
• Prepare executive compensation disclosures for proxy statements and Board of Directors’ Talent & Compensation Committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with executive compensation governance requirements set by regulatory authorities (e.g., SEC, Nasdaq).
• Collaborate with external consultants, executives, and stakeholders on compensation tax withholding and multi-jurisdictional tax matters.
• Deliver presentations on executive compensation and benefits programs to key stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with executive compensation vendors, overseeing contracts, billing, and compliance processes.
• Partner with business leaders to provide insights and analytics on compensation strategies.
• Optimize the use of HRIS (SAP) and specialized equity administration software to enhance compensation processes.
• Work closely with Legal, Fiduciary Services, Finance, and other key departments to ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in executive compensation or related areas. Prior experience in financial institutions is preferred.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking