Senior Manager, Executive Compensation

About the role

This new role will ensure executive pay programs align with business objectives and are effective in attracting, rewarding, and retaining key executive talent. The Manager – Executive Compensation will design, develop, and administer executive pay programs for the executive population, play a key role in the annual compensation planning process, and partner with HR leaders and senior management to assess alignment with company philosophies and methods. The position reports to the Director – Executive Compensation and collaborates with FTI’s business leaders, segment, and regional HR and Finance leaders to understand business issues and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare both standard and ad hoc Compensation Committee materials.
• Participate in the design and development of the executive compensation-related sections of the proxy.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to continually evaluate executive compensation program structure and alignment with peer, general market, and best practices.
• Project manage the executive compensation elements of the year-end compensation planning process, including leading the annual gender pay analysis for the executive population.
• Design and lead the implementation of new and enhanced reporting to facilitate senior management’s assessment of the performance of individual senior practitioners.
• Coordinate and communicate with legal, payroll, and finance teams to ensure accurate taxation, accounting, and financial reporting of all elements of compensation for the executive population.
• Develop an expertise on FTI’s executive compensation programs and propose innovative solutions to enhance those programs.
• Understand technical tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements related to executive compensation and apply them to specific circumstances.
• Respond to compensation-related questions and requests from the executive population.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with the provision of executive pay programs.
• Perform various ad-hoc executive compensation analyses, as required.

How you’ll grow

FTI Consulting is committed to investing in your professional development through on-the-job learning, self-guided courses, and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach for regular mentoring and guidance, and tailored programs support critical milestones as you progress in your career.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative or business-related field.
• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in executive compensation administration and providing compensation subject matter expertise to HR and business leaders.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, nested IF statements, V- and X-lookups, Index/Match).
• Ability to travel to FTI office(s) when needed.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Qualifications

• Progress toward or achievement of Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP), and/or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designations.
• Knowledge of E*Trade Equity Edge Online (EEO), PeopleSoft, and/or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience with scenario modeling and other analyses.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and personal integrity.
• Ability to align with East Coast working hours.

Pay

Minimum Pay: $124,000

Maximum Pay: $206,000

Compensation is determined based on market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.