Director, Executive Compensation

Shape the Future of Executive Compensation at World Fuel

About the role

World Fuel is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking executive compensation leader to oversee the design, governance, and evolution of executive compensation and long-term incentive programs. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the CHRO, senior executive leadership team, Compensation Committee, and Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Executive Compensation Strategy

• Develop and evolve the company's executive compensation philosophy and strategy.

• Design and administer executive compensation programs for the C-Suite and Named Executive Officers (NEOs).

• Evaluate market trends, shareholder expectations, and competitive practices to ensure programs remain effective and competitive.

• Provide recommendations on executive pay structures, annual incentives, equity programs, and long-term incentive plans.

• Partner with Executive Leadership & the Board

• Prepare executive compensation analyses, recommendations, modeling, and decision-support materials.

• Present complex compensation topics and recommendations to executive and Board-level stakeholders.

• Support executive decision-making with data-driven market insights and compensation expertise.

• Oversee Equity & Long-Term Incentive Programs

• Lead all aspects of equity compensation administration and governance.

• Manage restricted stock, stock options, performance-based awards, and other equity vehicles.

• Evaluate and recommend future-state LTI designs that support retention, performance, and shareholder alignment.

• Partner with Legal, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Payroll on equity-related matters.

• Drive Analysis, Modeling & Governance

• Lead executive compensation benchmarking, modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

• Conduct compensation analyses to support executive compensation decisions.

• Maintain strong governance frameworks, controls, and documentation.

• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reviews.

• Ensure Compliance & Regulatory Excellence

• Oversee compliance with SEC regulations, tax laws, accounting requirements, equity plan provisions, and corporate governance standards.

• Lead executive compensation disclosures, including proxy support and Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) preparation.

• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on emerging requirements and risks.

• Lead & Develop the Team

• Manage and develop the Executive Compensation and Equity Administration team.

• Mentor team members and build organizational capability.

• Drive continuous improvement across processes, analytics, reporting, and technology.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive executive compensation experience.

• Significant executive compensation experience within a publicly traded company.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing compensation, rewards, or executive compensation teams.

• Strong expertise in executive compensation design, equity plans, long-term incentives, SEC reporting, and corporate governance.

• Experience supporting Compensation Committees, Boards of Directors, and senior executives.

• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent public company executive compensation experience.

• Experience supporting proxy statement development and CD&A preparation.

• CCP and/or CEP certification.

• Experience advising executive leadership on compensation strategy and program design.