VP Executive Compensation

Liberty Global • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Executive Compensation leads the design, governance, and delivery of executive compensation programs at Liberty Global. Working with the Managing Director, Global Reward, the Chief People Officer, senior executives, and other stakeholders, the role develops performance-aligned frameworks that support business strategy, shareholder outcomes, and strong governance. It calls for advanced analytical and financial capability, persuasive communication, and sound judgment when handling complex and sensitive issues with senior leaders.

The role oversees executive incentive programs and the end-to-end administration of the company’s Equity Plan. It advises executives and Board audiences, leads executive compensation workstreams for transactions, and partners with Liberty Growth portfolio companies on reward programs. It also leads proxy statement compensation disclosures, governance and risk management, market analysis, project delivery, vendor relationships, and the development of the executive compensation team.

Requirements

• Extensive executive compensation experience, ideally at Director level or equivalent.
• Proven success designing and implementing executive incentive plans in complex, highly governed environments.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with senior executives and Board members.
• Strong stakeholder management capability in high-visibility, high-pressure situations.
• Advanced analytical and modelling skills, with deep knowledge of financial metrics and incentive mechanics.
• Creative problem-solving ability combined with strong governance discipline.
• Experience preparing executive- and Board-level materials.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strategic and commercial mindset, linking executive reward to performance, growth, and long-term value creation.
• Ability to build credibility and alignment across businesses, geographies, and stakeholder groups.
• Collaborative leadership style and a record of developing talent and high-performing teams.
• Credible, confident, and composed with senior executives; strategic, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.
• Detail-focused while maintaining a broad commercial perspective; willing to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
• Curious, externally focused, and committed to continuous learning.
• Resilient and adaptable, with sound judgment amid ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Hands-on and willing to engage deeply with detail; comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability.
• Energised by complexity and motivated to build and improve programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting public and privately held companies in the US and internationally.
• Experience in investment-led, portfolio-based, or diversified businesses spanning different business models and growth stages.
• Exposure to private equity, venture capital, infrastructure investment, asset management, or financial services.
• Experience designing reward frameworks for transformation, organisational change, acquisitions, and integration.
• International experience and awareness of regional market, regulatory, and cultural differences.
• Career experience within a leading multinational, consultancy, investment-led business, or similarly complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of annual bonus, long-term incentive, and retention programs, aligning executive pay with business strategy, performance, and shareholder expectations.
• Resolve complex compensation challenges by balancing market practice, internal equity, and governance requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end administration of Liberty Global’s Equity Plan, including its platform, vendor relationships, award releases, taxation, and employment tax matters.
• Lead preparation of executive, Board, and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring recommendations are strategically focused, analytically robust, and clearly presented.
• Advise senior executives on executive compensation matters and build relationships with executive leaders, Board committees, Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisers.
• Communicate complex compensation matters clearly and persuasively to executive and Board audiences; present to the Executive Team and Board of Directors as needed.
• Lead executive compensation workstreams for M&A and corporate transactions, including equity adjustments, due diligence, peer-group design and benchmarking, start-up and sign-on grants, and executive terms and conditions.
• Partner with Liberty Growth executives, portfolio company CEOs, and HR leaders to design reward programs, advise on executive pay and retention, and develop scalable frameworks and governance models.
• Lead executive compensation components of the annual proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, and coordinate compensation narratives, tables, and supporting analysis.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisers to validate disclosure data and ensure accurate, consistent reporting; support Compensation Committee processes, approvals, and disclosures.
• Ensure programs meet applicable regulatory, governance, and shareholder requirements; anticipate governance risks and recommend mitigations.
• Translate market trends, regulatory developments, and shareholder expectations into commercially relevant recommendations; conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support pay decisions and plan design.
• Apply financial and incentive expertise to translate complex models into clear insights and recommendations.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects and executive compensation initiatives from concept and approval through implementation, including annual incentive cycles.
• Manage the Compensation Committee adviser relationship and other key Reward vendors and deliverables.
• Play a leadership role within the Denver People team, Denver office, and global Reward function; lead and develop the executive compensation team and strengthen cross-functional partnerships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans starting on day 1.
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% of base salary in the form of Company Stock (LBTYK series).
• Discretionary annual bonus incentive.
• Discretionary annual equity grants.
• Paid time off.
• Access to a private café, fitness centre, and paid parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed