Director, Executive Compensation
About The Position
At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. Director, Executive Compensation Miami - Hybrid Position Summary The Director, Executive Compensation is responsible for the design, administration, governance, and communication of executive compensation and long-term incentive programs. This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, supporting compensation programs for the C-Suite and Named Executive Officers (NEOs). The Director will oversee equity compensation programs, executive compensation analysis, regulatory compliance, Board and Compensation Committee support, and vendor management. This leader will also manage the Executive Compensation and Equity Administration team and drive continuous improvement across compensation processes and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in executive compensation, equity administration, and compensation strategy, preferably within a publicly traded company.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing compensation or reward teams.
- Strong knowledge of executive compensation design, long-term incentives, equity plans, SEC reporting, and corporate governance.
- Experience supporting Compensation Committees, Boards of Directors, and senior executives.
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- CCP and/or CEP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, administration, and governance of executive compensation and long-term incentive (LTI) programs.
- Partner with senior leadership and the Compensation Committee to develop competitive and market-aligned compensation strategies for NEOs and executives.
- Oversee all aspects of equity plan administration, including restricted stock, performance-based awards, stock options, and other equity programs.
- Manage executive compensation analysis, modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Support Compensation Committee and Board meetings through the preparation of executive compensation materials, analyses, and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, equity plan requirements, tax laws, and corporate governance standards.
- Oversee executive compensation disclosures, including proxy statement support, CD&A preparation, and related reporting requirements.
- Manage relationships with external partners, including compensation consultants, equity administration vendors, transfer agents, legal counsel, and tax advisors.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Payroll, and Tax teams on executive and equity compensation matters.
- Lead process improvements, maintain strong internal controls, and support internal and external audit requirements.
- Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing Executive Compensation and Equity Administration team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
