Senior Associate, Compensation and Benefits – Executive Compensation

Alvarez & Marsal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate in Compensation & Benefits to advise clients on base salary, incentives, retirement and fringe benefit plans. You will design, implement, and monitor compensation strategies and contribute to market analyses across clients of varying sizes.

Join a team that develops staff, delivers quantitative insights, and provides integrated compensation services, with opportunities for career progression and exposure to multiple geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• One of the following preferred: Juris Doctor, Masters in Tax, licensed CPA, or specialty compensation and benefits certification.
• 3-5 years of experience working with technical issues regarding compensation & benefits.
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation and statistical analysis, incentive plan design and analysis, and pay structure analysis and design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information to clients.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage several projects with deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex compensation and benefits projects.
• Provide compensation, tax, accounting, and business advice on complex transactions.
• Provide competitive market data and quantitative/qualitative analyses.
• Benchmark, design, and implement annual and long-term incentive plans.
• Conduct proxy statement studies and analyses of public data sources.
• Assist clients with stakeholder negotiations and communications.
• Supervise and mentor Associates, supporting their advancement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

JD / Masters in Tax / CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M’s Compensation & Benefits practice is currently seeking a Senior Associate with key expertise in the area of Executive Compensation. The ideal candidate will work with our team of professionals to advise companies of all sizes on various compensation and benefits matters. When you join us, you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors, and geographies, and have the opportunity to take control of your career progression.

How You Will Contribute

As a Senior Associate, you will assist clients with the design, implementation, communication, and monitoring of their compensation philosophy and strategy. The types of programs we consult on include base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, executive-level retirement, deferred compensation, and fringe benefit plans.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex compensation and benefits projects
• Provide compensation, tax, accounting, and business advice in regards to complex transactions
• Provide competitive market data, quantitative/qualitative analyses
• Have proficiency in the taxation of executive compensation and knowledge of Code sections 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A
• Participate in multiple executive compensation engagements for a diverse client base, both in and out of the transaction setting
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
• Participate in client meetings and work within a team environment to deliver fully integrated compensation and benefit services to clients
• Conduct proxy statement studies and analyses of other publicly available data sources
• Benchmark, design, and implement annual incentive plans and long-term incentive plans
• Conduct statistical analyses of compensation data
• Model financial impact of compensation plans
• Conduct performance metrics studies
• Monitor executive and other compensation trends
• Benchmark, design, and implement bankruptcy compensation programs, including:
• Key Employee Incentive Programs ("KEIPs")
• Key Employee Retention Programs ("KERPs")
• Management Incentive Plans ("MIPs"), severance programs, etc.
• Assist clients with stakeholder awareness and negotiations (e.g., board of directors, creditors committee, U.S. Trustee, etc.), as applicable.
• Participate in marketing initiatives including support on developing compensation work and methodology approaches, writing and supporting proposals and conducting surveys
• With this position, you will further your analytical and communication skills while adding value for our clients by helping solve their complex problems
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred
• One of the following preferred: Juris Doctor, Masters in Tax, licensed CPA, or specialty compensation and benefits certification
• 3-5 years of experience working with technical issues regarding compensation & benefits
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation and statistical analysis, incentive plan design and analysis, and pay structure analysis and design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information, including presenting complex topics in easily understood terms to clients
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to simultaneously work on and manage several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs. The salary range is $85,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.