Director, Global Compensation

London Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will lead Wellington’s global compensation function, partnering with Total Rewards and senior stakeholders to design and govern market-informed pay programs. You will drive analytics, governance, and benchmarking to align compensation with business priorities and culture. You’ll advise executives on complex decisions and lead a global team to deliver high-quality, Citi-like client service and governance. This is a strategic, impact-full role at a private partnership focused on long-term value and fair, competitive rewards.

Pay / Benefits

  • retirement plan
  • health and wellbeing
  • dental
  • vision
  • life and disability insurance
  • flexible work environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and assessment of global compensation programs in partnership with the Total Rewards Leader and stakeholders
  • Oversee base pay, bonus programs, structures, benchmarking, and governance to stay competitive and aligned with business needs
  • Advise senior leaders, HR, Finance, and managers on complex compensation decisions including hiring, promotions, retention, and organizational changes
  • Lead the annual compensation review with governance, stakeholder engagement, and accurate execution
  • Advance compensation analytics and market insights to inform decisions on equity, costs, and program effectiveness
  • Provide tools and dashboards to Compensation Committees to enhance oversight of outcomes
  • Lead and develop the global compensation team, set priorities, build capability, and ensure high-quality service
  • Participate in industry networks to stay current with trends
  • Ensure policies reflect market trends, practices, and costs

Key requirements

  • Significant compensation experience in a complex global organization with expertise in design, benchmarking, pay structures, and annual processes
  • Experience in investment management or financial services a plus
  • Ability to advise and influence senior leaders with credibility and discretion
  • Proven people leadership with talent development and engagement
  • Excellent analytical skills transforming data into actionable insights
  • Strong communication, project leadership, and stakeholder management across functions and geographies
  • High attention to detail, good judgment, and ability to handle confidential information through change and ambiguity
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or professional qualification is a plus
  • Collaborative and consultative mindset
  • Credibility and discretion in sensitive matters
  • Strong stakeholder management across geographies
  • Compensation design
  • Market benchmarking and pay structures
  • Annual compensation processes

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