Executive Rewards Analyst — Hybrid, Data-Driven Pay Design

MMC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer in Dallas, TX is seeking an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst to design and implement executive pay programs that align with business strategy and governance requirements. The role is hybrid, with a minimum of three days in the office per week.

You will work with clients, benchmark compensation, and develop performance metrics while collaborating across teams to stay ahead of regulatory trends and market practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in finance, accounting, or consulting
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs,Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office- specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Analyze company and industry financial performance and calibrate pay levels to performance results
• Align rewards with value-creating business strategies
• Translate business strategies and shareholder expectations into performance measurement and goal-setting systems (e.g., annual and long-term incentive program design)
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and their implications and monitor global market trends
• Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices
• Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking compensation levels as well as incentive plan design features
• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions on executive compensation topics
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Presentation design

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Deadline compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercer in Dallas, TX is seeking an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst to design and implement executive pay programs that align with business strategy and governance requirements. The role is hybrid, with a minimum of three days in the office per week.

You will work with clients, benchmark compensation, and develop performance metrics while collaborating across teams to stay ahead of regulatory trends and market practices.