Compensation Manager

Compensation Manager Location: Denver, CO Compensation: $180,000-$200,000 Total Compensation Industry: Financial ServicesOakleaf Partnership is partnering with a leading global finacial services firm to appoint a Compensation Manager to its global Total Rewards function.This is a broad-based Compensation role combining traditional compensation expertise with a strong emphasis on data, financial analysis and business partnering. The successful individual will work closely with senior stakeholders and play an important role across compensation planning, forecasting and the firm's evolving business needs.With significant activity expected across the organization over the coming year, there will also be opportunities to gain exposure to M&A-related compensation work and due diligence. The Role Act as a key Compensation Partner to designated areas of the business, working with stakeholders up to ExCo levelOwn fixed and variable compensation forecasting, including detailed variance analysis against actualsManage key elements of the annual compensation cycle, including salary increases, bonus pools and individual allocationsProvide compensation modeling and market insight to support hiring and organizational decisionsConduct benchmarking, market surveys and job evaluationsDeliver detailed compensation analysis using Excel, with exposure to SuccessFactorsSupport compensation-related M&A activity and due diligenceProduce reporting and analysis to help senior leadership make informed compensation decisionsPartner as part of a collaborative, international Compensation and Total Rewards function The Profile We are particularly interested in speaking with Compensation professionals who bring:Strong broad-based Compensation experience within Financial ServicesA highly analytical and data-driven approachExperience with FP&A, forecasting, management reporting or financial modelingAdvanced Excel capability and confidence working with large data setsExperience partnering with senior business and HR stakeholdersUnderstanding of both fixed and variable compensationM&A / due diligence exposure would be highly advantageousAnaplan and/or SuccessFactors experience would be beneficialThe ability to operate effectively within a global, commercially focused environment Why Consider It? This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated global investment business and take on a Compensation role with considerably more depth than traditional cyclical delivery.You'll gain exposure to senior decision-makers, complex compensation structures, financial forecasting and upcoming M&A activity, while joining an established global team with experienced Financial Services compensation leadership.For a confidential discussion, please contact AJ at Oakleaf Partnership.