SVP, Compensation — Executive Pay Strategy & Governance

Enterprise Bank & Trust; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Bank & Trust seeks a strategic, highly experienced SVP, Compensation to design and govern the bank's compensation programs, including executive pay, and align with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

This role advises the EVP of Human Resources, partners with the Board's committees, and coordinates with external consultants and legal counsel to ensure compliant, market-driven compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Translate complex compensation concepts for executives and board members.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Human Capital and Compensation Committee; prepare committee materials.
• Lead development and governance of compensation programs, including executive pay.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely disclosures (CD&A, proxy statements).
• Oversee annual governance calendar and interactions with external consultants.
• Model compensation scenarios, including equity plans, incentives, and risk considerations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, and external partners.

Skills

Executive compensation

Regulatory compliance

Board collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Enterprise Bank & Trust seeks a strategic, highly experienced SVP, Compensation to design and govern the bank's compensation programs, including executive pay, and align with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

This role advises the EVP of Human Resources, partners with the Board's committees, and coordinates with external consultants and legal counsel to ensure compliant, market-driven compensation practices.