Senior Executive Compensation Manager

Marsh McLennan • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Executive Compensation Manager to join our Compensation Center of Excellence (COE), playing a key role in advancing Marsh’s business objectives and purpose: building the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. This role will be based in New York City and is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. This individual contributor role focuses on executive compensation strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance, leading the preparation and review of executive compensation disclosures for proxy statements and supporting the Compensation Committee of the Board. The role requires close collaboration both within the People Function and across the organization including Legal, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations and Mercer consultants to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards. Your work will champion Marsh’s colleague value proposition, “You can be your best here,” by fostering an environment that attracts, engages, and retains diverse talent to fuel business growth and impact. The Compensation COE collaborates with other teams in our People Function to provide compensation strategy, design, and subject matter expertise to the organization ensuring alignment between people and business strategies. As part of the broader People Experience team, comprising all of our HR Centers of Expertise, this role reports to the Global Mercer Compensation Leader. We will count on you to: Lead the development, review, and preparation of executive compensation disclosures for the company’s proxy statement in compliance with SEC regulations and best governance practices. Support the Compensation Committee of the Board by preparing meeting materials, presentations, and analyses related to senior executive pay programs and governance. Own the accuracy and completeness of executive compensation tables and related disclosures in other SEC filings, ensuring consistency with proxy disclosures. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, and Mercer consultants to ensure executive compensation programs comply with regulatory requirements and align with business strategy. Provide expert guidance on complex executive compensation regulatory matters, including IRS Section 409A, FICA, claw back policies, and pay-versus-performance disclosures. Monitor evolving governance trends, SEC guidance, and proxy advisory firm expectations to proactively recommend enhancements to executive compensation disclosures and practices. Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to support executive compensation planning and ensure competitiveness and alignment with company objectives. Partner with the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) and equity administration team and external vendors to coordinate data and disclosures. Prepare detailed reports and analyses to support executive compensation decision-making and Compensation Committee oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years progressive experience in executive compensation, total rewards, or related fields, preferably within publicly traded companies or financial services.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in SEC proxy statement preparation and executive compensation disclosures.
• Strong knowledge of executive compensation regulatory frameworks, including SEC rules, IRS Section 409A, Dodd-Frank Act provisions, and claw back policies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, including compensation benchmarking and equity modeling.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and compensation data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials for senior leadership and Board-level audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently as a single contributor while managing multiple priorities and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP) designation or equivalent certification.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience working with proxy advisory firms and shareholder engagement processes.
• Familiarity with HRIS and compensation data systems.
• Prior experience supporting Compensation Committees in a public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and preparation of executive compensation disclosures for the company’s proxy statement in compliance with SEC regulations and best governance practices.
• Support the Compensation Committee of the Board by preparing meeting materials, presentations, and analyses related to senior executive pay programs and governance.
• Own the accuracy and completeness of executive compensation tables and related disclosures in other SEC filings, ensuring consistency with proxy disclosures.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, and Mercer consultants to ensure executive compensation programs comply with regulatory requirements and align with business strategy.
• Provide expert guidance on complex executive compensation regulatory matters, including IRS Section 409A, FICA, claw back policies, and pay-versus-performance disclosures.
• Monitor evolving governance trends, SEC guidance, and proxy advisory firm expectations to proactively recommend enhancements to executive compensation disclosures and practices.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to support executive compensation planning and ensure competitiveness and alignment with company objectives.
• Partner with the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) and equity administration team and external vendors to coordinate data and disclosures.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyses to support executive compensation decision-making and Compensation Committee oversight.

Benefits

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

What This Job Offers

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