SVP of Total Rewards

About the role

The client is a market‑leading financial services organization operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. It leverages advanced analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence throughout its operating model, invests heavily in modern ways of working and future‑forward talent strategies, and is known for agility, innovation, and execution excellence. Leadership teams are empowered to challenge conventional thinking, embrace emerging technologies, and continuously improve business outcomes. The role reports to the Chief People Officer and is based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, requiring a full‑time office presence of four to five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive compensation strategy, Board and Compensation Committee governance activities, and related executive advisory work
• Own and author Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures, proxy statement content, and executive compensation reporting
• Design, administer, and oversee executive incentive plans including short‑term and long‑term incentive programs
• Lead annual compensation planning, compensation philosophy development, and enterprise‑wide rewards strategy
• Oversee benefits strategy, vendor relationships, program governance, and employee rewards programs
• Utilize analytics, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to enhance compensation modeling, reporting, and decision‑making
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Total Rewards team while partnering closely with senior business leaders

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive compensation and Total Rewards leadership experience
• Significant executive compensation expertise within a publicly traded company environment
• Banking or broader financial services experience required
• Direct authorship of Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures is non‑negotiable
• Experience supporting Compensation Committees and advising executive leadership teams
• Deep understanding of executive compensation governance, SEC disclosures, and public company requirements
• Proven experience managing and developing teams

Skills

• Strong financial, analytical, and compensation modeling capabilities
• Experience leveraging technology, automation, and artificial intelligence within compensation and rewards functions
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
• Agile, future‑focused mindset with the ability to drive meaningful change
• Highly motivated, hardworking, and energized by challenging, high‑performance environments
• Thrives under pressure and enjoys managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced setting
• Passion for people leadership, coaching, mentoring, and building successful teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive executive‑level benefits
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and board‑level stakeholders
• Opportunity to lead and modernize Total Rewards in a highly technology‑focused organization
• Significant influence on future compensation strategy and governance

Pay

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Annual incentive opportunity
• Long‑term incentive participation

Schedule

Philadelphia metropolitan location with full‑time office presence required (4‑5 days per week)