Executive Compensation Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX – hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

About the role

Mercer’s Executive Rewards group helps companies design, assess, and execute performance measurement and rewards strategies that reinforce business objectives. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions. Our clients are primarily senior executives and Board members at Fortune 500 companies.

As an Executive Rewards Compensation Analyst, you will work closely with clients to support the design and implementation of executive compensation programs that align with their business strategy and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze company and industry financial performance and calibrate pay levels to performance results
• Align rewards with value-creating business strategies
• Translate business strategies and shareholder expectations into performance measurement and goal-setting systems (e.g., annual and long-term incentive program design)
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and their implications and monitor global market trends
• Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices
• Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking compensation levels as well as incentive plan design features
• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions on executive compensation topics
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in finance, accounting, or consulting
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office—specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working in compensation consulting

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders
• Vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities
• Range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being