Executive Compensation & Strategy Leader

Enterprise Bank & Trust; Center (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Bank & Trust seeks a strategic SVP, Compensation to design and govern the Bank’s compensation programs, including executive compensation, aligning with business strategy, regulation, and pay-for-performance. This leader advises the EVP HR and the Board, partnering with external consultants and legal counsel.

They will lead reviews of programs and policies, ensuring audits and disclosures meet governance standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining competitive practices for

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex compensation concepts for executives and Board members.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Exceptional judgment in high-stakes, regulated environments.
• Balance strategic thinking with technical expertise in compensation governance.
• Strong collaboration with HR, Finance, Legal, Risk and external partners.
• Commitment to integrity, accountability and inclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with Board/regulatory timelines.
• Deep expertise in SEC disclosures, proxy statements and governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary partner to EVP, Human Resources and assist the Human Capital and Compensation Committee.
• Lead development and delivery of Compensation Committee materials and meetings.
• Provide expert guidance on executive compensation decisions (base, annual/long-term incentives, equity).
• Advise on regulatory, reputational, and shareholder risks related to compensation decisions.
• Oversee annual governance calendar for executive compensation and committee activities.
• Collaborate with external compensation consultants for market data and plan design.
• Oversee disclosures including CD&A and proxy statement content.
• Monitor and revise policies to stay compliant with trends and objectives.
• Lead strategy for all compensation programs and ensure proper processing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, IRC 409A, and banking regulatory guidance.

Skills

Executive compensation

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication to executives

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

10-15+ years in compensation/finance

Publicly traded/regulated financial institution experience

Proxy advisory experience

Banking regulatory guidance familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Enterprise Bank & Trust seeks a strategic SVP, Compensation to design and govern the Bank’s compensation programs, including executive compensation, aligning with business strategy, regulation, and pay-for-performance. This leader advises the EVP HR and the Board, partnering with external consultants and legal counsel.

They will lead reviews of programs and policies, ensuring audits and disclosures meet governance standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining competitive practices for