VP, Executive Compensation & Equity Administration
About The Position
The VP, Executive Compensation & Equity Administration leads the administration, execution, and ongoing improvement of executive compensation programs. These include executive base salary, annual and long-term incentives, equity plans for all recipients, and deferred compensation. The role partners with Compensation leadership and works closely with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and external advisors to support competitive, compliant programs aligned with business objectives. The position provides leadership for executive compensation operations, oversees key annual processes, supports Compensation Committee activities, and manages complex projects. It operates with substantial independence and is accountable for departmental executive compensation processes, complex projects, and strategic recommendations that inform executive compensation decisions. The role reports to the Head of Total Rewards & HRIS. The position is hybrid under the stated company work model: office-based employees work on-site three or more days per week Monday through Thursday, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, subject to business needs and the stated exceptions. The starting base salary range is $140,000–$160,000, with actual pay dependent on factors including skills, experience, business needs, and market demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of compensation experience, including at least 5 years of executive compensation experience.
- At least 3 years of leadership, project leadership, or people management experience.
- Significant experience supporting executive compensation programs in a publicly traded company.
- Knowledge of executive compensation regulations, disclosure requirements, and governance practices.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with equity administration platforms.
- Experience supporting Compensation Committee processes.
- Experience within a large, publicly traded company.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Compensation Professional, Certified Executive Compensation Professional, or a related professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution and administration of executive salary planning, annual incentive plans, long-term incentive programs, employee equity programs, and deferred compensation arrangements, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant administration.
- Conduct executive compensation analyses and market assessments, evaluating competitive positioning, compensation trends, peer practices, and emerging developments, and develop recommendations to support compensation decisions and executive talent strategies.
- Serve as liaison to Board of Directors members on compensation and equity award matters, and partner with Finance to administer Director pay and stock awards.
- Oversee preparation of Compensation Committee materials and executive compensation disclosures, including proxy statement and Compensation Discussion and Analysis materials and related SEC filings.
- Partner with Legal and external advisors to support compliance with SEC, IRS, SOX, stock exchange, and other regulatory requirements.
- Administer the Bank's Equity Award Plans, including grants and vesting for restricted stock units and performance stock units, as well as executive deferred compensation programs.
- Lead executive compensation projects, including system implementations, process enhancements, equity administration improvements, vendor management, and program redesign.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across executive compensation processes.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development to executive compensation staff.
- Partner with senior Human Resources leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and executive management on executive compensation matters.
- Consult on executive offers, retention arrangements, severance programs, and special compensation analyses.
- Perform other duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
