Compensation Analyst

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth,capital markets organization to hire a Compensation Analyst / Associate to support global compensation programs.

This role sits within a fast-paced, highly commercial environment. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate compensation execution while contributing to process improvements and data-driven decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their experience within financial services, real assets, or brokerage-led businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of global compensation programs, including salary and incentive planning processess
• Review and support approval of new hire compensation packages in partnership with Recruiting
• Respond to compensation-related queries from employees, Finance, and HR, escalating where appropriate
• Assist in annual compensation cycles, including maintaining data integrity and supporting leadership review materials
• Conduct ad hoc compensation and budget analysis , leveraging Excel and internal systems
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance-related compensation disclosures
• Document existing compensation processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure smooth execution of compensation programs

Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in compensation, financial analysis, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or a related analytical field
• Strong Excel skills ( VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros preferred )
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support business decision-making
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to take initiative and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why This Role?

• Exposure to complex, high-value compensation structures in a revenue-driven business
• Strong partnership with Payroll, Finance, and HR leadership
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, deal-oriented environment
• Clear path to grow within Compensation / Total Rewards