Executive Compensation Director

Strategic Organizing Center • Washington, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The SOC Investment Group is the shareholder advocacy arm of the Strategic Organizing Center. The Executive Compensation Director serves as the SOC Investment Group’s lead expert on executive compensation, corporate governance, and financial analysis. This role drives high-impact research and strategic insights that inform shareholder advocacy, corporate engagement, and broader capital market campaigns. As a senior contributor, the Director is responsible for setting the analytical standard for the team on executive pay related matters—producing rigorous, defensible analyses and translating complex financial data into clear strategies that advance worker-centered corporate accountability. This role also represents the SOC Investment Group externally with investors, corporate stakeholders, and policymakers, and plays a key role in shaping organizational thought leadership in executive compensation and governance.

Requirements

• BA or BS required in economics, business, finance, labor relations, or related fields
• Minimum of 5+ years in executive compensation, finance, corporate governance, or related field
• Demonstrated experience operating at an advanced or lead analyst level
• Deep expertise in executive compensation, corporate governance, and financial analysis
• Exceptional analytical and research skills, with the ability to independently lead complex analyses
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and technically sound materials
• Ability to present complex financial and governance issues to both investor and non-investor audiences
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility across sectors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in financial tools and platforms (Excel required; CapIQ or similar strongly preferred)
• A strong commitment to social, racial, and economic justice
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail
• Project Management: Ability to effectively manage a workload with competing priorities and meet deadlines in a timely and efficient manner
• Self-Management: Works independently and takes initiative. Able to critically evaluate their own work before submitting projects to their supervisor
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate ever evolving regulatory requirements and standards and keep up to date with the latest developments
• Collaborative: Ability to work with members of the IG staff on a variety of tasks, including occasional administrative work; responds positively to instructions and feedback
• Communications: Ability to communicate our strategies externally with companies and other investors, as well as non-investor stakeholders, as well as internally with team members regarding questions or concerns that may arise
• Corporate Governance Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of executive compensation practices and governance frameworks to support accountability efforts

Nice To Haves

• Experience in labor, public interest, or governmental organizations, or interest in shareholder advocacy, strongly preferred
• Experience in advocacy work in the financial sector
• Familiarity with sustainable investment principles and corporate governance best practices
• Power BI or other data visualization software experience
• Knowledge of federal securities regulations and corporate governance frameworks
• Knowledge of financial, legal, and investor research platforms, including Capital IQ, Diligent, ISS Voting Analytics, Intelligize, PACER, and Lexus Nexus
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth analysis of executive compensation programs at publicly traded companies, including pay-for-performance alignment, incentive structures, and governance risks
• Evaluate compensation practices relative to industry peers and assess the impact of changes to pay programs
• Conduct advanced financial, corporate governance, and capital markets analysis using filings, databases, and proprietary tools
• Analyze proposed corporate transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, restructurings) and their implications for shareholders and workers
• Identify and monitor trends and emerging risks in executive compensation, governance practices, and financial markets to inform strategy
• Draft clear, compelling research reports, memos, briefing documents, comment letters, and public-facing materials
• Translate complex financial and compensation data into accessible insights for internal and external audiences
• Support development of policy positions and thought leadership on executive compensation and corporate governance
• Contribute to press statements, reports, and other communications aligned with SOC Investment Group priorities
• Collaborate with pension fund trustees and staff, institutional shareholders, and the broader investment community
• Represent the team in internal and external forums, including shareholder meetings, Congressional hearings, and industry conferences
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate governance and investment space
• Perform additional duties as required to support the team’s operations
• Assist with project management and coordination of multiple initiatives
• Support team with various research and administrative tasks

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and children.
• After six months of employment, benefit from a generous 12% salary contribution to your 401K retirement plan.
• We fully cover premiums for life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Receive cell phone provision, Commuter Benefits, and access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to help manage your expenses.
• Accrue 13 days of sick leave, enjoy 14 paid holidays, and take advantage of 12 days of paid vacation (which increases with seniority up to 25 days per year). You’ll also receive 3 personal days and 4 days of compensatory time.
• Benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family.
• We are committed to your growth, providing a professional development budget each year for every staff member to enhance skills and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior