Director, Compensation & Analytics

General Atlantic•New York, NY

About The Position

General Atlantic is seeking a Director, Compensation & Analytics to support compensation activities for its Sustainable Infrastructure investment business. This individual will be a key member of the Compensation & Analytics team and will partner closely with members of the Human Capital Management (“HCM”) team, senior business leaders, as well as other Business Operations teams including Finance, Tax, Legal and Compliance. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and execution of cash compensation and long-term incentive programs, with a focus on carried interest schemes. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders across the Sustainable Infrastructure platform globally, providing strategic and analytical support to drive compensation decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or other related field
8+ years of experience, with significant experience in compensation within financial services or alternative asset management
Direct experience with carried interest programs (European waterfall structures preferred)
Experience partnering with senior investment professionals and business leaders in a global environment
Strong understanding of compensation fundamentals, including incentive design and financial implications
Experience working closely with Finance teams, ideally in areas related to carry or fund economics
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies
Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex analyses into clear insights
Professional presence and ability to interact with senior stakeholders
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (required)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Anaplan (preferred)
Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools (preferred)
Familiarity with automation tools (e.g. VBA, macros) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead compensation activities for the Sustainable Infrastructure investment business, ensuring alignment with firm-wide compensation philosophy and practices
Support the annual compensation planning cycle, including modeling, analysis, review processes, and execution
Partner closely with senior business leaders globally to advise on compensation strategy, decisions and outcomes
Support the design, analysis, and administration of cash and long-term incentive programs
Prepare materials and analyses for senior stakeholders to support compensation decision-making
Conduct market benchmarking and provide insights to ensure competitiveness and internal equity
Flexibility to support other business lines within GA as needed
Participate in and support compensation-related projects and initiatives across the firm
Manage carried interest allocations across multiple Sustainable Infrastructure funds and products
Develop and maintain carry allocation models across funds and strategies
Partner with fund heads and senior leadership on carry allocation philosophy and outcomes, aligning with performance, retention, and compensation objectives
Collaborate closely with the Carry Finance team, providing allocation inputs to support waterfall calculations, valuations, and distributions
Ensure alignment of carried interest with broader total compensation frameworks
Lead or contribute to carry-related projects, including new product launches, structural changes, and process or system enhancements
Support compensation budgeting and forecasting processes for the Sustainable Infrastructure business
Develop and maintain compensation models, including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing
Track and monitor compensation spend relative to budget
Partner with Finance on accrual processes related to bonuses, long-term incentives and other compensation expenses
Assist in reconciliation and reporting of compensation-related financial data
Develop and deliver compensation analyses and insights to support business and talent decisions
Build and maintain models and tools to enhance compensation planning and reporting processes
Leverage data visualization tools to present insights to stakeholders
Continuously improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and analytical frameworks