SVP Total Rewards: Exec Comp & Transformation Leader

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

N/A is seeking an experienced SVP, Total Rewards to lead executive compensation, broad-based pay, benefits governance, and Total Rewards transformation. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role offers exposure to executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

The successful candidate will modernize compensation programs, strengthen governance, and build scalable Total Rewards capabilities in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive Total Rewards leadership experience within the banking or broader financial services sector.
• Deep executive compensation expertise within a publicly traded company environment.
• Strong Compensation Committee and Board-facing experience.
• Proven experience managing executive incentive plans, equity programs, and executive compensation governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive compensation strategy and program design.
• Partner with senior executives and Board committees on compensation-related matters.
• Oversee executive incentive plans, equity programs, and governance frameworks.
• Manage executive compensation disclosures and proxy-related compensation reporting.
• Conduct market benchmarking and provide strategic compensation recommendations.
• Support Compensation Committee preparation and governance activities.
• Drive compensation philosophy and rewards strategy.
• Lead annual compensation planning processes.
• Oversee broad-based compensation programs and incentive structures.
• Evaluate and redesign compensation frameworks where appropriate.
• Strengthen governance while balancing business flexibility and commercial objectives.
• Modernize Total Rewards programs, processes, and technology.
• Improve analytics, reporting, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Build scalable compensation infrastructure to support future growth.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Optimize systems and leverage data-driven decision making.

Job description

N/A is seeking an experienced SVP, Total Rewards to lead executive compensation, broad-based pay, benefits governance, and Total Rewards transformation. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role offers exposure to executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

The successful candidate will modernize compensation programs, strengthen governance, and build scalable Total Rewards capabilities in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.