VP of Compensation

ANV Insurance

About The Position

ANV is a global specialty insurance platform operating across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. The Vice President, Compensation will lead the design, administration, governance, and evolution of compensation programs across the organization. Reporting directly to the CHRO, this executive will serve as the subject matter expert on broad-based and executive compensation, incentive plans, long-term incentive programs, and compensation governance. The role partners with executive leadership, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Human Resources leaders to ensure compensation programs support business objectives and company performance, attract and retain talent, maintain internal equity, and comply with applicable regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The position combines compensation strategy and executive consultation with complex analysis, operational management, and financial modeling for annual and long-term incentive programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive compensation experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
At least 5 years leading enterprise-wide compensation strategy.
Demonstrated experience managing executive compensation programs.
Significant experience designing and administering long-term incentive plans.
Extensive experience with annual incentive programs, bonus calculations, and compensation modeling.
Experience partnering with Finance and Accounting on compensation accruals, budgeting, and reporting.
Global compensation experience, with specific expertise supporting employees in the UK and/or European Union.
Experience with Workday Compensation and advanced HRIS platforms.
Experience working in complex, matrixed, multinational organizations.
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
Exceptional executive presence and communication skills.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and present recommendations to executive leadership and boards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the insurance, financial services, specialty risk, or other highly regulated industries.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational transformations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organization's global compensation philosophy and strategy.
Design, implement, and administer salary structures, pay practices, job architecture, and compensation frameworks.
Lead base salary, annual incentive, applicable sales incentive, retention, and recognition programs.
Partner with business and HR leaders to ensure compensation programs support performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
Monitor market trends and recommend program enhancements.
Design, administer, and evaluate executive compensation programs for senior leadership.
Partner with the CEO and CHRO on executive compensation recommendations.
Prepare executive compensation analyses, market assessments, and Board and Compensation Committee materials.
Support executive compensation governance and compensation-related disclosures.
Ensure executive compensation programs align with organizational objectives, risk management principles, and shareholder expectations.
Own and administer all long-term incentive plans, including equity and non-equity, performance-based, and retention-based arrangements.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate long-term incentive program effectiveness and cost implications.
Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and external advisors on valuation, accounting treatment, compliance, and administration of long-term incentive plans.
Communicate and provide education about long-term incentive plans to participants and leaders.
Lead the design, administration, and governance of annual incentive compensation programs.
Own bonus accrual methodologies, calculations, forecasting, and reconciliation processes.
Partner with Accounting and Finance on accruals, reporting, forecasting, and budget management.
Validate performance metrics, payout calculations, and incentive plan effectiveness.
Recommend incentive program changes based on business performance and organizational objectives.
Lead compensation strategy and program administration across the United States and international locations.
Advise on global compensation practices, market competitiveness, and regulatory considerations.
Develop compensation solutions that address local market dynamics while maintaining global consistency.
Support international expansion, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational changes affecting compensation programs.
Ensure compensation programs comply with country-specific regulations and pay transparency requirements.
Manage participation in global salary surveys and benchmarking initiatives.
Ensure compliance with compensation-related laws and regulations across applicable jurisdictions.
Oversee compensation audits, pay equity analyses, and governance processes.
Develop and maintain compensation reporting, dashboards, and executive-level analytics.
Use data-driven insights to support talent and business decisions.
Establish and maintain compensation policies, procedures, and controls.