Executive Pay Strategy & Equity Governance Analyst

CO1000 CDW, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW seeks an Executive Compensation Analyst to design, implement, analyze, and administer executive compensation programs, including long‑term incentive plans and deferred compensation. The role acts as a trusted resource for executive pay data, equity governance, and Compensation Committee support.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and accurately administered, including proxy statements, benchmarking, and equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 3+ years in an analytical role in Compensation or Finance, or 7+ years in similar analytics.
• Advanced financial modeling and strong Excel skills with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support proxy statement preparation, including executive compensation tables and CD&A disclosures.
• Lead executive job leveling and compensation benchmarking using peers and surveys.
• Recommend market positioning for executive roles and model offers.
• Prepare analytics, reports, and presentations for the Compensation Committee and senior leadership.
• Partner with Finance on equity expense forecasting and stock-based compensation accounting.
• Coordinate with external compensation consultants on peer reviews and program design.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CEP/CCP certification (or progress toward)

Tools

Workday

Stock plan platforms (Fidelity, Shareworks, Certent)

Proxy/governance tools

Job description

CDW seeks an Executive Compensation Analyst to design, implement, analyze, and administer executive compensation programs, including long‑term incentive plans and deferred compensation. The role acts as a trusted resource for executive pay data, equity governance, and Compensation Committee support.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and accurately administered, including proxy statements, benchmarking, and equity