Executive Compensation Strategy Lead

FTI Consulting; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting seeks a Manager – Executive Compensation to design, develop and administer executive pay programs. You’ll collaborate with HR and leaders to align pay with business goals and manage the annual compensation planning process.

The role involves proxy disclosures, governance, and extensive interaction with senior management, while ensuring compliance with tax and accounting rules across the organization. A strong market focus and analytical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative or business-related field.
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in executive compensation administration.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, nested IF statements, V- and X-lookups, Index/Match).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; this position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Ability to travel to FTI office(s) when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare both standard and ad hoc Compensation Committee materials.
• Participate in the design and development of the executive compensation-related sections of the proxy.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to evaluate our executive compensation program structure against peer, general market and best practices.
• Responsible for project management of the year-end compensation planning process, including leading the gender pay analysis for the executive population.
• Design and lead the implementation of new and enhanced reporting for senior management’s assessment of performance.
• Coordinate with legal, payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate taxation, accounting and financial reporting of all elements of compensation.
• Develop expertise on FTI’s executive compensation programs and propose innovative solutions.
• Understand tax, accounting and regulatory requirements related to executive compensation.
• Respond to compensation-related questions and requests from the executive population.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with the provision of our executive pay programs.
• Perform various ad-hoc executive compensation analyses.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EEO

PeopleSoft

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

FTI Consulting seeks a Manager – Executive Compensation to design, develop and administer executive pay programs. You’ll collaborate with HR and leaders to align pay with business goals and manage the annual compensation planning process.

The role involves proxy disclosures, governance, and extensive interaction with senior management, while ensuring compliance with tax and accounting rules across the organization. A strong market focus and analytical mindset are essential.