SVP, Compensation & Executive Pay Strategy

Enterprise Bank & Trust; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Bank & Trust in Clayton, MO seeks a SVP, Compensation to design, govern, and execute compensation programs, aligning with strategy, policy and regulatory requirements. This leader advises senior management and the Board, partnering with external consultants to ensure market-competitive plans.

The role oversees executive compensation governance, disclosures, and risk management, leading a team to ensure compliant, cost-effective compensation across all programs and incentives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex compensation concepts for executives and Board members.
• Experience with SEC disclosures, proxy statements, and executive compensation governance.
• Strong understanding of Section 409A, Section 16, and related incentives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary partner to EVP, Human Resources and the Compensation Committee.
• Lead development and delivery of Compensation Committee materials and analyses.
• Provide guidance on base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and equity awards.
• Manage regulatory, reputational and shareholder risks related to compensation decisions.
• Oversee governance calendar for executive compensation and committee activities.
• Coordinate with external compensation consultants for market data and plan design insights.
• Oversee preparation of CD&A and proxy statements.
• Monitor effectiveness of compensation policies and suggest revisions.
• Lead strategy across all compensation programs including equity plans.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, IRC 409A and banking guidance.

Skills

Executive compensation governance

Regulatory compliance

Board collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

CPA/CFP CCP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Enterprise Bank & Trust in Clayton, MO seeks a SVP, Compensation to design, govern, and execute compensation programs, aligning with strategy, policy and regulatory requirements. This leader advises senior management and the Board, partnering with external consultants to ensure market-competitive plans.

The role oversees executive compensation governance, disclosures, and risk management, leading a team to ensure compliant, cost-effective compensation across all programs and incentives.