Director - Executive Compensation & Board Advisory

WTW•New York, NY

2h•$124,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Director in WTW’s Executive Compensation and Board Advisory practice, you will manage consulting projects, contribute expertise to senior colleagues, and oversee and quality-review junior staff. You may also lead smaller projects. Engagements cover executive compensation and board and committee effectiveness, including rewards strategy, competitive compensation analyses, annual and long-term incentive design, pay-for-performance analyses, and shareholder engagement. Other work may include M&A due diligence and integration and total rewards strategy design and optimization. Clients are typically Board committees, senior management, or both. You will also support revenue growth for the Work & Rewards line of business and WTW through marketing events, industry and topical research, intellectual capital development, and participation in industry or topical teams. The role includes managing multiple client projects, leading delivery, developing compensation programs, supporting business development, and contributing to WTW’s external visibility. The position is eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. WTW describes its work environment as flexible and generally hybrid, with a mix of remote, in-person, and in-office interactions based on the needs of the team, role, and clients. Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship or assistance is not offered for this opportunity.

Requirements

At least 7 years of design-oriented executive compensation experience in consulting or highly consultative corporate environments, and a genuine interest in the field.
Experience designing annual, equity, stock, and other long- and short-term incentive programs.
Working knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory, legal, tax, and accounting requirements.
Creative, analytical, and results-driven approach, including the ability to draw conclusions, themes, and trends from data analysis and communicate results effectively.
Proven ability to manage multiple multifaceted projects successfully and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget.
Executive presence and polished, well-developed communication skills, including experience presenting and selling ideas to colleagues and management.
Self-starter attitude and ability to work within ambiguity.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects for marquee clients and deliver consistent project management.
Draft statements of work, project plans, and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client teams.
Serve as day-to-day project lead, tracking progress against objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables, and quality standards.
Manage junior staff’s work and provide coaching and ongoing feedback.
Act as the key client contact for service delivery, manage client expectations, and raise appropriate issues to Senior Consultants.
Collaborate on the development, design, and implementation of compensation programs, including total rewards strategy, competitive benchmarking, annual and long-term incentive plan design, employment contract review, change-in-control agreements, competitive pay analysis, and pay-for-performance alignment.
Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches.
Assist with new business development activities.
Participate in discovery discussions with prospects and develop and deliver proposals.
Build collaborative client relationships to understand their businesses and issues, inform consulting, and expand WTW’s relationships into new service areas.
Support WTW’s external brand visibility by generating intellectual capital, drafting articles, and attending and speaking at relevant conferences.
Support marketing events, industry and topical research, intellectual capital development, and participation in industry or topical teams.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Commuter Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Accident and Group Critical Illness coverage
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources, including Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Annual paid time off, including paid state/local leave where required
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other leaves, including bereavement, FMLA, ADA, jury duty, military, parental, and adoption leave
Contributory Pension Plan
401(k) Savings Plan
Annual short-term incentive bonus