Senior Consultant, Executive Reward

Overview

In this role, you will deliver tailored executive remuneration advice for Remuneration Committees and management, working within Mercer’s Executive Reward team in London. You’ll lead project work for diverse clients, shaping remuneration solutions and policy reviews, including IPOs or M&A contexts. You will engage senior stakeholders, present outcomes, and contribute to thought leadership and market development. This position offers high exposure, cross-border projects, and a clear line to impacting client remuneration strategy in a global firm.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development opportunities
• interesting work
• supportive leaders
• vibrant and inclusive culture
• career opportunities
• benefits to enhance well-being

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for Remuneration Committee or Executive Committee meetings and serve as primary client contact
• Draft and review Remuneration Committee papers and design remuneration solutions (incentive plans, policies) for IPOs/M&A
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs and manage project budgets
• Anticipate and resolve complex, non-standard client queries
• Attend and present at client meetings with senior stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic market development and thought leadership pieces
• Lead project proposals and marketing initiatives to attract new business
• Maintain knowledge of Mercer’s offerings and connect clients with relevant teams

Key requirements

• Significant experience in executive compensation or reward consulting
• Professional qualifications from accounting, legal, or actuarial backgrounds are relevant
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills to engage clients and influence stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and storytelling abilities
• Organisational and project management excellence
• Proven analytical and technical skills, especially in Excel
• Ability to interpret data and tell compelling stories

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