Vice President, Total Rewards, Executive Compensation

Ladders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 221,000 - 353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave 16 weeks

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Vice President, Total Rewards, Executive Compensation to shape executive pay strategy and lead rewards programs across a global, matrixed organization. You will partner with the Compensation Committee and senior leaders to guide pay decisions and oversee incentive design and equity programs.

The role requires advising on governance, disclosure requirements, and compliance within a highly regulated public-company environment, with direct impact on shareholder value.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive compensation experience, with a focus on executive compensation
• Experience supporting a Compensation Committee and board governance at a public company
• Expertise in executive pay design, equity and incentive plans, and proxy disclosure
• Proven success in advising senior executives and managing external consultants
• Experience in a large, multinational, matrixed organization

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute executive compensation strategy aligned with business priorities
• Design programs for senior leaders that reinforce performance and shareholder value
• Lead annual and special compensation reviews for executive leadership
• Serve as an advisor to the Compensation Committee on executive compensation matters
• Oversee the design and administration of incentive plans and equity programs
• Ensure compliance with SEC and other compensation-related requirements
• Advise senior executives on compensation, retention actions, and succession planning

Skills

Executive compensation design

Board governance & committee

Equity & incentive plans

Advising executives & managing consult

Large multinational matrixed org

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Total Rewards, Executive Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will shape executive compensation strategy and lead key reward programs that support senior leadership, performance, and shareholder alignment. You will partner closely with the Compensation Committee, board stakeholders, and executive leaders to guide pay decisions in a large, global, matrixed organization. The position also includes oversight of incentive design, equity programs, governance, and disclosure requirements in a highly regulated public-company environment.

Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $221,000 – $353,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute executive compensation strategy aligned with business priorities
• Design programs for senior leaders that reinforce performance and shareholder value
• Lead annual and special compensation reviews for executive leadership
• Serve as an advisor to the Compensation Committee on executive compensation matters
• Oversee the design and administration of incentive plans and equity programs
• Ensure compliance with SEC and other compensation-related requirements
• Advise senior executives on compensation, retention actions, and succession planning

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive compensation experience, with a focus on executive compensation
• Experience supporting a Compensation Committee and board governance at a public company
• Expertise in executive pay design, equity and incentive plans, and proxy disclosure
• Proven success in advising senior executives and managing external consultants
• Experience in a large, multinational, matrixed organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous paid leave policies including 16 weeks of new parent leave
• 401k plan with a competitive company match
• Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement options
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.