Sr Executive Compensation Analyst

Cohesity•Santa Clara, CA

5d•$199,800 - $222,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cohesity is looking for an Executive Compensation expert to own and drive its executive compensation and equity programs end-to-end. This role reports to the GVP of Total Rewards and is central to consequential rewards decisions, including developing Compensation Committee strategy and designing equity programs to attract and retain top executive talent. The position requires a trusted advisor, analyst, and hands-on operator comfortable in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Compensation
At least 5 years focused on executive compensation and equity program design and delivery
Proven track record presenting to or preparing materials for Compensation Committees or senior leadership
Experience managing relationships with external compensation consultants and driving deliverables
Expert-level financial modeling skills; able to build complex equity and compensation models from scratch
Strong executive presence — ability to hold your own with the C-suite and translate data into business language
Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity
Excellent project and time management skills; ability to run multiple workstreams simultaneously in a high-paced environment
Indefinite right to work in the job location (for candidates based outside of designated areas)

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and delivery of Compensation Committee materials to executive staff in partnership with the GVP of Total Rewards, owning the narrative, analysis, and design of all executive pay materials.
Ensure Compensation Committee decks are analytically rigorous, visually clear, and defensible to a board audience.
Drive the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of executive compensation programs globally.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on pay philosophy, market competitiveness, and program effectiveness.
Proactively identify gaps and opportunities in executive compensation programs and bring forward recommendations with supporting analysis.
Lead market benchmarking efforts in collaboration with the executive compensation consulting firm.
Manage the external consulting relationship, including setting scope, directing analysis, and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations.
Monitor market trends and peer practices to ensure programs remain competitive and aligned with business strategy.
Lead the equity strategy, including analyzing current program effectiveness and making recommendations on plan design, grant practices, and equity mix.
Model equity plan scenarios and assess dilution, share pool utilization, and competitive positioning.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Stock Administration to ensure equity programs are operationally sound and compliant.
Build and maintain executive compensation and equity models to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time program insights to HR and business leadership.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of all compensation data and processes.