Executive Rewards & Compensation Analyst — Hybrid (Seattle)

MMC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer, joining our Career Consulting team in Seattle, seeks an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst to design and implement executive pay programs in partnership with clients and senior leaders. This role offers a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in the office or with clients.

You will conduct benchmarks, analyze data, prepare board materials, and contribute to governance-aligned compensation design while leveraging AI-enabled tools and collaborating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in a consulting or corporate role (exec compensation, total rewards, or finance).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management and presentation design.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs (M&A).
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
• Collect and analyze data for benchmarking and incentive plan design.
• Utilize AI and technology-enabled tools to support analyses.
• Prepare materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to compensation discussions.
• Support knowledge sharing and learning within the executive rewards practice.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercer, joining our Career Consulting team in Seattle, seeks an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst to design and implement executive pay programs in partnership with clients and senior leaders. This role offers a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in the office or with clients.

You will conduct benchmarks, analyze data, prepare board materials, and contribute to governance-aligned compensation design while leveraging AI-enabled tools and collaborating with diverse teams.