SVP of Total Rewards

About the role

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Total Rewards leader to join a highly innovative financial services organization undergoing significant growth and transformation. This Senior Vice President, Total Rewards role offers the chance to lead executive compensation, governance, benefits strategy, and compensation design while partnering directly with executive leadership and board-level stakeholders in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.

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 (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

Qualifications

• 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
• Candidates must demonstrate the technical capabilities required for this position to be considered
• Candidates available for an immediate start are of particular interest
• The client is open to evaluating both permanent and interim/temporary solutions for the right individual

Benefits

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

Schedule

Full‑time office presence required, four to five days per week in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.